We were kids and he claimed he could dive in very shallow water. He even built a diving board to make it more interesting. The dive was unsuccessful. I can still see him speeding along just under the surface when his head came into contact with that rock. My laughter was uncontrollable and his disappointment in my reaction was heartfelt as the tears came streaming down his face.
If humanly possible, we should always show sympathy for the calamity of others. Our Lord looked on our self-afflicted state and hurt with us.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
I couldn’t help myself back then, but you should give it some thought.
Gary