You were near many, many times

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;”
2 Corinthians 4:7

You were near many, many times
In trouble, in distraction, in distress.
When circumstances  cut me off sharp knives
And pain and sorrow put me into stress.

You always came unnoticeable and gentle
Just to encourage me, to love, and more to pray.
You've worshipped Jesus in your inner temple
And I've seen Him in you (needless to say.)

I wish I could be there where you're now.
I wish to hold your hand just to support.
Incomprehensible all things Jesus allows,
But it is clear -- life is very short.

That's why I want to embrace you at a distance
With Jesus' loving and amazing hug.
I'm glorifying Him for your existence
And through His blood there is a connecting plug.

I love you, dear Katy, friend and sister
And thank you, Jesus, for the day we met.
Your loving heart for all to whom you ministered
There is no way I'm ever repaying you back.

I pray for you to Jesus who is able
To heal you, to restore, and to make anew.
Be strong, my dear, He will make you stable
We'll celebrate His victory out of the blue.