Blessed and happy is the one who remains steadfast in faith, trusting in God under trials, because when we have passed the tests of suffering, pain, and loss, and still trust Him, we will receive the crown of life - faith’s reward.

In The Asylum, Carol tells the full story of how she overcame unimaginable suffering, to find the happiness and solace she has today as a mother and grandmother. This story, which tells of Kaye O'Bara's devotion to her comatose daughter, Edwarda, transcends our own experiences of love.Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. We were a part of a growing adoption and orphan care movement for Asia, and helped many single moms and vulnerable groups in Korea. I could not put the book down I read it in just a couple of evenings And I will continue to reread it revisiting The questions the challenges that That make me Want to Continue to make more changes in my life.

It does not mean you don’t love them but you want them to grow up to be a productive part of the society we live in. These four phrases and the sentiments they convey provide a path to emotional well-being, guiding us through interpersonal difficulties to life with integrity and grace. I couldn’t see that in the moment, but every single time I could look back and see it after the trial was over.For most people, it will be a slower process, one eased with preparedness, good humor, and a bit of faith.