Overwhelmed

I am sitting here trying to compose my thoughts.  So many things going on around me.  So much to be done.  And then some very sad news.  A family with a great gaping hole.  A life cut off too soon.  Not close but close enough to leave a lasting ache.  Understanding the magnitude of emotion but unable to process their future.  Unable to process the reality.  Unable to process. Too far away to lend a hand or a hug.  So I will hold those close to me and pray. 

There but for the grace of God...