hands

I have a friend, a wonderful friend, who lost a close companion today, one she has cared for, nurtured and protected, one who has given her comfort and warded off loneliness. She needs hugs and shoulders to cry on. And most of all she needs to know she has friends who are there for her. She is far away and so I cannot hold her and hug her but I can let her know that I care and I share her loss.  Rain and tears do go away and the sun will shine again and then a walk on the beach, holding hands and just being there will help I hope.