The weight of happiness and grief

Today, two long time family friends came by. It's a Christmas tradition to exchange gifts between our families and it is always a joy to see them this time of year. Except, their visit this year came with sad news. Our friend's husband has had a bad bought with high blood pressure and not treating it for some time has caused an issue with a growth of some type (whether tumor or blood clot is unclear) in his brain. They're struggling through it and trying to decide what their next steps are, whether to sell and move or return to their homeland. I am always ecstatic to see them because visits from them are rare and so few that it fills me with joy. But this time was bittersweet. Hearing the news filled me with sadness. It's one of those situations where bad things happen to people you love and you can't help but think "they don't deserve this". 

What's more is my inability to do anything truly for them. I'm no doctor, I'm no miracle maker. All I could do was tell them I'd pray for them and I plan to have my church and Bible Study pray for them as well but I still feel so helpless being unable to provide any help or answers. All I can do is pray and hey maybe that is enough, maybe it'll work a miracle but the human in me wants to move the moon and stars for them just to help them out. I wish I could do more but I can't, not right now. I offer my prayers to them for strength and healing. They're good people. Kind people and I hope for nothing but the best and good things for them. I love you guys and I wish there were enough words and actions for me to show it.