Comfort...

We find it in the love of a partner
We find it in the hug of a child
We find it in the embrace of a parent
We find it in the faithfulness of a friend
We find it in the compassion of a stranger

Tonight as I went to say goodbye to my friend I found it in the memories.  I often find it in food (I know, bad but true).  I find comfort in an old show I love.  I find comfort in journal and gratitude journal writing.  I find comfort when I curl up with a movie on the couch and my dog snuggles up to me.  I find it when any of my children tell me that they love me.  Comfort comes when I make my mom's old recipes.  I find it when God sends the Holy Ghost to get me through some of my worst hours.  Tonight, we attended our dear friend's viewing (closed casket...thank you God, I recognize that as a tender mercy).  We pulled up only to realize it was the same Mortuary that took care of my mother and the tears started, until I walked through the door.  I found comfort in pictures, in friends, in familiar faces in love that we all shared for an amazing man.

My challenge to you, seek to be a comfort.  You may be what gets someone through their darkest day.

Changing the world...ONE letter at a time!