I read a great quote from Barbara Johnson’s book; “Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life”. The words provide a wonderful metaphor to explain the challenges of life.
“The rain falls on the just and also on the unjust, but
chiefly on the just,
Because the unjust steals the just’s umbrella”
There is a purpose behind all the pain we endure throughout our life’s journey.
In the trials we faced, much good has happened. God has fine-tuned us so we are more compassionate, more caring, more loving, more aware of other’s pain.
 With the gifts of Faith & Hope, our character will remain strong and we will find joy in our service for others.
