{Looking Up}

I have so few words to share as I struggle to comprehend the events of last week, including the unexpected lost of a family friend.  I know there is so little that we can say or do to make those experiencing unthinkable loss feel better.  It is hard fore me to even express the saddness I feel because I know I am so very removed from the crippling pain that others are experiencing.  It is hard even to show others the tears I have{which is unusual for me} because I know my saddness pales in comparison to the saddness and emptiness so many families are feeling in this moment.  

So I knew today with all these conflicting emotions that I would struggle to find the words, so I figured I would share this picture.  Because after all doesn't the saying go, "a picture is worth a thousand words?"  Not even sure how I stumbled upon this sweet image, but it truly captured the feeling of the only way I feel I can give to others right now.  So I will take comfort in lifting others UP in prayer, I will ease the saddness by looking UP to remember that those who have left us behind have gone to a better place, I will keep my chin UP to be brave and strong for those who cannot, and I will look UP in remembrance of all those memories that we have of those loved and lost.  May you rest in peace...Jessica