Beginnings and Endings

Today was Steph's first day in her new job as a receptionist. She enjoyed herself and is really happy to have finally found full time work.

Her happiness is tinged with sadness at the news over the weekend that one of her friends died on Friday night after a fall. He'd been drinking, but wasn't drunk, tripped and fell, hitting his head in exactly the wrong spot. He was 18 years old.

Mike wasn't a really close friend of Steph's, but he was someone who always had a kind word for her, always asked how she was going, and just genuinely cared for people. He touched the lives of many of his peers and was just one of those all round nice guys.

I can't imagine the pain his parents and family must be feeling. Steph is at a loss as to how to comfort her friends who were really close to Mike. It's just a terribly sad time for the youth of the community.

Dear Lord, thankyou for Steph's job, and thankyou that she enjoyed her first day. Please be with all those touched by Mike and who are dealing with his death. Please be with his family and friends and offer them comfort in this sad time. Amen.