There are so many different heartaches and they are different for everyone. I have to admit that with all the heartaches I've experienced myself none have been worse nor will any other compare to the loss of my child, but that doesn't minimize others' heartaches.
I have a sweet friend that is going through a heartache of her own within her marriage and they may or may not make it, but it certainly is a painful process until a decision is made and my heart aches for her. To add to the heartache she is losing her grandfather. He is in hospice now and while he has lived a wonder 93 years it is never easy to let go even when you know it's best for them.
Today regardless what your heartache is try to find someone who you trust and lean on them. You might not even need to say a word, just sit and listen and be still.
I'm reminded that I'm not the only person hurting and living with my own heartache. We all have a form of that and it is very real for each of us.
We are living with aging and declining parents and that in itself is a heartache. Our children may be facing struggles or going through a journey that we know will make them better in the long run, but it is a heartache to watch them go through it.
I have another very close friend that is going through her own heartache with watching her husband suffer from terrible burns and the healing process. Knowing there is very little to nothing we can do to help those we love who are hurting it very much a heartache.
Whatever your heartache is try to still find empathy for those around you as you may not be aware of their heartache and you may have to put yours on the back burner to do so, but you can do it. You never know how it may bless you and soften your heartache even for a brief moment.
My thoughts and prayers are with all those heartaches out there and hoping you find that person that can be your source of strength and comfort.
