“Jaira,” Gretjen waited until Jaira looked at her before continuing. “I know these changes are difficult for you. I cannot begin to understand how you must be feeling having just lost your husband.”

Gretjen tenderly stroked Jaira’s hand as she spoke.

“Are you a Believer in Jesus?”

Jaira nodded, not willing to release her scowl just yet.

“Then you might remember that the Bible says that all things work together for good to ...