Hard Times

Life is never full of roses and candies only, but inevitably a journey where thorns and detours are found. Yet it is usually in hard times that we learn about strength, love, humility, trust, hope and faith. My dad has been diagnosed with brain tumour just a few days ago. Tomorrow would be his surgery. The neurologist would find out the condition of the tumour and he would know more clearly what we are dealing with. The last few days have been the most difficult time we as a family has ever had. I was the first one received the shocking news from the doctor; I broke down. It has not ceased to amaze me, however, that even in the midst of such a hard time, I could find the strength and love to face it. The supernatural strength. The love of God. These two things sustain me in time of distress and desperation. I cried my heart out to the heavenly, longing for a clear answer, but all I experienced was peace. In peace, I have the courage to find hope. In hope, I can trust. I trust, because Jesus loves. Jesus loves my dad. I can trust that goodness would follow my dad. Oh my soul, be courageous and full of hope.