Friends

I was thinking today about one of my dear friends that passed away not too long ago. I remember when she died I felt like no one really cared. They expressed their sympathies and let me cry to them but I remember thinking, "why isn't everyone sad with me?" I wanted everyone to cry, I didn't want my friend to be forgotten.
Luckily that's not how things work. As I look back now I'm grateful that everyone wasn't sad with me. It was their strength that lifted me up. The strength of my TRUE friends who, even when they didn't have the words to say, were there to just let me cry.
Our trials are never easy. In fact often times when we stumble across a trial we often wonder how we'll EVER make it through. Take a look around you though. There are SO many people that LOVE and care about you. Yes you may feel like the only one who is suffering but look at how many people are here to help. And if your not experiencing a big trial right now, take the opportunity to reach out to someone you can see who is hurting.
No matter what circumstance you're in, no matter what trial you are facing, you are loved. Our Father in Heaven is aware of you and He loves you. Let the light of those around you lift you up. Remember that God has a plan for each one of His children, and that you are NOT alone. And keep SMILING :)