May God bless you and be with you in this time of deep sorrow. In the tears of others, know that God weeps with you. In the touch of others, know that God's arms are holding you. In the practical work of others, know that God is helping you to cope from day to day. In the words of others, know that God is speaking to you. In the prayers of others, know that God hears you. And in the desolation of this time, know that by each tear, touch, act, word, and prayer, others are bringing God's love to you to filter into those empty spaces with God's compassion and understanding.

Marjorie Dobson

My mom just happened to pick up this little pamplet last night that came with their Catholic Digest. She opened it to the middle and this was the first thing she read. How comforting it is.