Hard to Help...

Everyone has heard the saying "when life tosses you lemons, make lemonade". Well, it really isn't all that simple.
I have a friend who really needs some help, but there is nothing I can do for her. It isn't' like she is a crack addict or something like that. Life has just tossed some real sour lemons at her and there is NO frigging way that she could possible make lemonade out of that. But she is trying. Sometimes there just isn't enough sugar in the world.
As a friend, it so difficult to see her suffering with pain. She has had a most difficult year, and for the rest of us she has held it together pretty good..... but I see the pain and there is nothing, nothing that I can do...I just want to hold her and take all the pain away for her.
I make sure that I touch base with her everyday...weather it be a text, email or phone call. For me, it just isn't enough..again I wish I could do more. These are things that only she can resolve and I hope by reaching out she will know that I am there for her. I am not sure if this about her or about me and my guilt at not being able to help.
I am pretty good at pitching in and helping my friends in need, but this has me feeling helpless...something I never really feel. I know in my heart of hearts she is going to be okay...it is going to take a while but she will be okay. I just wish that there was an easier road to travel than this.