What Do We Fear?

Gospel of Mark, Chapter 5, verses 21-43We close out chapter 5 of Mark's Gospel (in two days!) with another long reading containing a story within a story: two women, suffering and moving closer to death.  Both cause acts of desperation.  And both lead toward salvation and new life.  What do we have to learn within these stories?  It's ok to be honest with God.  And desperation can, at times, lead us to a safe harbor.