I was awoke this morning just as a friend needed me.  Thank you Lord for that, I am glad that I could listen to him and share this with him.  My prays go out to his dad Michael as he is ill.  He is flying to Italy tonight to be with him so have a safe trip.  when I was talking to him I was also realizing myself what Gods purpose is and this isn't our plan but his. He chooses how we go and there is a reason and a purpose.  Does this make it easy to loose a loved one, no not at all. But what can make our hearts not hurt so much is that we know where this person will be and whom they will be with.  Our Lord Our God, how great is that.  I miss all my family that has passed but I also know that they are with God and they help us through some of our times here.  I do pray very much that God looks after Michael and takes his pain and cancer away make him whole and one with God.  What an amazing GOD that we have and I am here to thank him.  Thank you Lord for bringing these kinds of people into my life.  I love you so very much.  Amen