Sometimes Guatemala Is Too Far Away!

Normally, although I am in Guatemala and the majority of my family is in Canada, I don't feel like I am far away from them.  We talk on the phone, via email, facebook and Skype.  Honestly, it feels like I should be able to just jump into the car and drive over to see my kids, parents or my sister and brother-in-law.  But, the reality is, I can't.  This past week was one of those weeks where I felt very far away. 
My nephew Josh and his wife Christa were expecting their third child - a boy - in July.  This past week, Zachary Judah Redekop was born a month pre-mature and he didn't survive.  I cannot begin to understand the loss that they feel and the depth of their grief and I would love to be able to be there - I'm not sure what I would do, or how I could help, but in my heart, I just want to be there.  It is at times like this that I feel really far away.
This is when I have to trust the Lord, and simpy hold those I love up in prayer. 
Feeling far from home,
Karren