Loss

As I was sitting at my desk this morning a mom of one of my students came into the classroom. I could tell that something wasn't right, but said what always comes out of my mouth when someone approaches me "how are you?". As she continued to say not well, I realized how stupid that comment was. As she proceeded to tell me that her husband, the father of one of my student, passed away this weekend I couldn't believe she was standing there in front of me experiencing the deepest loss imaginable. As a public educator it is hard to find appropriate times to express and share the love of Jesus and the hope that comes with a relationship with him. I have felt burdened by this restriction before, but it was brought to the surface during this time when I am listening to this woman share about how this is affecting her daughter. As she finished explaining all that she could, all I could think of was to hug this woman and so I did (only after asking for permission). I spent every minute I could after that praying for this family and would ask for you to do the same.