My friend Carolyn lost her husband Joe about a year and a half ago, after a long dreadful battle with cancer. I visited Carolyn many times during Joe's illness, offering love, support and prayers during her time of need.
I called Carolyn, often to see how she was doing, as you can imagine loosing the love of her life, took it`s toll on her. Before ending our conversation I would always offer to pray with Carolyn and she would graciously accept. God always seemed to supply me with just the right words of comfort.
Several months after Joe`s death Carolyn was once again thrust into the clutches of the deadly disease. This time it was her life long high school friend Barbara Green. Carolyn spent the next l4 months will Barbara, taking her to treatment and doing whatever she could do for her wonderful friend.
Carolyn would share with me how difficult it was to go through this, so soon after Joe`s death, I assured her that God was using her in an amazing way. What a true loving and caring friend. There were many times throughout the year that Carolyn and I prayed for Barbara.
Barbara when home to be with the Lord on Thursday, once again I called Carolyn to check on her. While talking with Carolyn I realized that I knew Barbara`s daughter Stephanie.
It`s such a small world. I had even ran into Stephanie at the grocery store months ago and she told be about her mother`s illness and what a difficult struggle it was. I just never made the connection! I thank God for calling me to pray for not one friend but two friends in need.
Today I attended Barbara funeral, having never met her, but praying for her throughout the year. Our God is so amazing, I know that Carolyn and Stephanie both appreciated me being there.
Exodus 4:12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.
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