Put your faith in the LORD and know that you will have a friend that will never leave you nor forsake you - neither in this sin-cursed world nor through eternity.
Trials may come your way, but know that His angels keep watch over His children - and trials that may come your way are for good purposes (He knows them, and we trust in Him).
Great post, and good advice. I hope it somehow makes it to Colin’s mom, and others like her.