HEARD ON THE HILLSIDE

 

“How’s Jim? I’ve not seen him around much lately.”

“He doesn’t go out much these days, not since Ethel died. People try, but he doesn’t seem to be interested. He’s kind of gone into himself - looks a lot older, too. A bit of a lost soul without her.”

 

“I don’t know what we’re going to do about Helen. Let’s face it: her work isn’t really up to scratch. It’s six months since her son’s awful accident, but she doesn’t seem to be getting over it. We’ve probably carried her for as long as we can afford. I’m afraid I’m going to have to speak to her about it.”

“That’s what grief does to you - knocks all the stuffing out of you. I don’t suppose she’ll ever be the same again. But, I agree, we’ve got to consider the clients.”

 

What does Jim say?  He feels that life isn’t worth living any more.  And Helen?  She knows her work is no good; she just feels useless and helpless. They both know they’re not coping. Their worlds have gone to pieces.

 

What did the man on the hill say?

 

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”