I got some heart wrenching news this morning. Something has happened with some people that I love very dearly. I sit here feeling likely a completely new person, loving my Jesus more than I ever have, but floored by what is happening. Tears are in my eyes as I write this, my heart broken for these that I love and what this news could possibly mean. And being thousands of miles away from them and not able to give the best comfort I have to offer...a hug. Sometimes I wonder why God uses such hard circumstances in life to teach us or to bring us to Him...but then I look back on my own life and realize that that is the only way He could get a hold of this stubborn soul. I'm just thankful it is balanced with grace and pray that these I love will come to know His grace personally. It is so hard to be away from home at times like these.