My steady pace of life has shifted to a much more unpredictable one over the past month. Every day, I meet different people and take on various tasks. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time at my brother’s house, as he can’t return home every day. I’ve been helping my sister-in-law look after their sons and assisting one of them with his English homework. Reflecting on the education I went through, I thought it was tough, but seeing what they’re going through makes me feel deeply sorry for how their childhood is being shaped. I wish I could lighten their burden.

Family is such a bittersweet thing, both the most painful and the most beautiful moments often come from those closest to us. It’s a strange coincidence that my husband and I are both navigating challenges tied to our mothers at the same time. He is experiencing grief, while I am confronting a past I buried long ago.

Oh Lord, my dear Heavenly Father, You are my faithful Savior, always by my side. Thank You for guiding me through my test this morning. I see and hear You in a way that makes me long to stay in Your presence forever. You are my only hope and my refuge. I love You with all my heart.