I like facebook for the fun and jokes that come up. Although sometimes feelings get hurt because of the lack of tone of voice being carried, it's still nice to keep up with friends and see what's new.

So, imagine my surprise this evening when I read bad news.

First, a woman from my community, and the aunt of two of my facebook friends, was found in her home this morning after she suffered a fall last night. She has been through surgery and now we hope the trauma to her brain does not leave long lasting damage (if any).

Then, more shocking, I learned that a friend from junior high suffered a terrible loss. Her son died -- and it sounds like he died with his best friend -- and she doesn't know how. She'll bury him with no real information about his death. I don't know how someone finds the strength to get through such a tragedy. I've seen my parents deal with it, but it's a loss that's always with you.

So, I am thinking of friends as they deal with the suffering that comes with the joys of life. May prayers keep them.