A Very Present Sorrow...

The verse below was the first verse to minister to me in the wake of the news of my sister's passing last week(that-feels-like-so-much-longer!) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Ps.46:1 KJV As I watched the sun rise this morning a rush of conflicting emotions filled me... A Very Present Sorrow tunes my senses to time's tugEach moment widening the gap between what once we knewWhile narrowing the distance till Yon Greeting's Hello-hugWhere there will be no parting, where no tears will run us through A Very Present Sorrow draws attention to time's tideReverence and resistance clash like wrestler's in a ringFutile to fight the Thing that harbours healing in its strideBetter to bear love's burden without bitter querying A Very Present Sorrow rouses respect for time's tollWe, like a brood of beggars would face Fate's future, so grimWithout the hope that transcends Time; salvation for the Soul From God, who richly comforts, as we cast our cares on Him A Very Present Sorrow needs a Very Present HelpGod is our strength, He helps us carry sorrow's sacred cross As He bears us on angel's wings unto His Very SelfHe heals the broken heart and binds the wounds of grief and loss © Janet Martin Ps.147:3 He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds. Lam.3:32-33Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone. (Read the whole glorious chapter ) Numerous people have sent me the above song to comfort me, (thank-you)and my sister read part of the lyricsat Lucy's funeral in her tribute...