My neighbors stopped by and told me
Her mother had died.
They had lived together for years and
Were very close.
I gave the daughter a hug and shared
Her heartache with her.
As I walked back to my condo the dad of
One of my other neighbors was
Out in the front yard with a grin from
Ear to ear.
His daughter was in labor, soon to
Deliver his first grandchild.
I shared in his joy.
I'm reminded again that the Lord gives
And He takes away,
But it's much easier to rejoice with
Those who rejoice than to
Weep with those who weep.