Tag: pain
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Lessons on Grieving
When we lost our brother a long time ago, I did not know much about grieving. I was too young. All I remember was the pain and loneliness without him. I do not recall how I grieved, except that for many years, I cried whenever I thought of him. Now, the pain is gone. The…
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Facing the Holiday After a Loss
In the middle of this year, our mom died. My birthday has passed, my siblings’ birthdays have passed, and Thanksgiving went by with emptiness and a deep longing for a mother. It’s true that we often recognize the importance of someone or something only once they’re gone. Sometimes we take them for granted because we…
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Mourning in Silence: My Hope in Quietness
Grief changes everything. Part of me celebrates life’s wins, but another part silently cries. As the new year approaches, I struggle to feel joy. I’m thankful to God for His blessings, but the pain inside still feels fresh. Whenever I think of Holidays, I can’t help but cry. It should have been the best season…
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The Pain That Transforms The Soul
As I sat on the edge of my bed, there was this sudden urge to just sit down and ponder for a while. How many years has it been? A little over six years, “that long, Ann!” I thank God because until now, I am still here. Those valleys and mountains that I walked on and climbed…
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The Fruit of Pain and Suffering
Is there any fruit out of suffering and pain? Many years back, I have asked that question. For me, suffering and pain are like a heavy load in the back. Imagine that as we walk, there is this load that we carry. It makes us feel uncomfortable. It makes our walk harder and slower. It…
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The One Who Truly Understands
Have you ever wondered who could perfectly understand what you are going through? I have. With all my ups and downs, I rarely confide with people, even with my friends and families. I always want to go through things alone. People see me as strong and unemotional, but that’s the outcome of what I went…
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The Choice to Trust God
Trusting God is a choice based on who He is, not our feeling or circumstance. As I wake up every day, a lot of thoughts confront me – will I still be healed? Will the Lord provide for me? Is my family okay? Is God still providing for them? Where would I be this time…
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God’s Faithfulness
It was another lovely morning. As I set myself to jog in this nature-like park where we always go, I gazed at the horizon (I love doing this every time I am here). The sea shone like crystals where it met the clear sky with a few cotton-like clouds. It was indeed a magnificent view.…
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5 Things I Have Learned in Pain
I have been counting days and months since I have learned that I have this serious health condition that might cause me to just die. Time seems to stop as this condition keeps me from doing all the things that I love to do. “It has been too long,” I muttered with impatience. The silence…
