The rain sprinkling down today nurishes the soil.
Today, for me, it also seems to represent the tears fo those who
are suffering or watching loved ones suffering from debilitating illness.
Too many relatives, friends and acquaintences are doing so lately.
Too much weeping and anguish.
Too many heavy hearts and worried souls.
As you have promised, help us to remember that, through it all,
you will be there with us, even through the valley of death.
Thank you for your endless love, oh God.
amen