Another state called me with
The news, "Luke died on
Thursday night."
She is traumatized.
She's joined our group, the
Sisterhood of widows.
We're catapulted into the
Dreaded club.
We don't want to belong, but
We have no choice in the
Matter.
I ache with the new members for
I know the brutal reality of
What lies ahead.
I know there are no formulas or
Shortcuts to healing from grief.
But I can listen.
I can lament with my friend and
Pray with her on the phone.
I can assure her that she really
Will heal from her ordeal.
I'm evidence.
Because I've been there I can
Offer her hope.
And in the end our sisterhood
Will become more of a
Blessing to Sandy than a
Curse.