Tears

How do you stop someone you love from hurting? My heart breaks in two as I watch her suffer or cry; but all I can do is cry with him, and hold him close in my arms. She's aching so much she can't hear my love or accept any help or advice. I can't touch his heart.

So I pray. And I cry. And I hope. Because, afterall, there's nothing so bad it can't be overcome in ultimate joy through the greatest source of love and faith.

But sometimes that takes time. And in the meanwhile, we hurt and hope together; bitter and sweet filling out our lives to make a beautiful tapestry that can't be made any other way.

And in the end, it's worth it.