Seeing people in pain is uncomfortable for everyone. The bravest souls are willing to endure personal discomfort so they may provide some measure of relief. One of the best things friends and family did for me when I was hurting was to give me the Gift of their Presence.
The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is at work in us in the form of the Holy Spirit testifying the Truth to our spirit that this pain, this suffering, is not wasted.
At the time, waiting on the Lord felt like that would be my new life. It felt crushing to go seemingly long periods without hearing from Him. I could not see it, but He was using the waiting to build endurance, which I would need as part of courage to live in pain.
Does hearing their name cause comfort or pain?
Those who had not experienced the great loss of a loved one, were inclined to think saying Nicholas’ name would cause me more pain.
This was not possible. I was in misery and longed for my loved one to be remembered.
