A request for prayer

While most of my posts are upbeat, I am afraid I have to bring some reality into this one...

This morning I held my sobbing roommate and had no words. Her mother passed away last night. She had been ill but as far as Anastasia knew, her mom was recovering. Anastasia is Uzbeki but of Korean descent so the funeral is three days after the death, which means she won't be able to get home in time for the service. She is trying to see if she can even make it home before Christmas because of time and financial constraints.

"What am I going to do? I'm only 22. I need my mom." Wrapped up in ourselves and our agendas, it's so easy to forget how much we really need those who are ALWAYS on the sidelines cheering for us and ready to take the field when necessary. She lost one of hers at a critical moment in her life. I would ask each of you reading this to please take a moment and pray for her. After that, take another moment and forget all the crap you have on your plate and be grateful for those who got you where you are today. Then call your mom. I wish it weren't 6am in America because that's all I want to do right now.

Thank you.