31/12/2024
To the year 2024: Thank you and goodbye.
This year has been a profound journey, marked by trials that tested our strength and faith.
In January, we faced the daunting news of our son’s kidney stones, leading to months of treatments and heart-wrenching moments when he couldn’t recognize his own father. Despite our efforts with natural remedies, by March, medical intervention became necessary.
April brought a beacon of hope with the news of my pregnancy after years of longing. However, in May, the weight of stress led to a devastating miscarriage. That same month, our son battled amoebiasis and continued his anti-rabies treatment, compounding our worries.
Financial burdens escalated, forcing us to part with our motorcycle to settle debts. The relentless pressure took a toll on my mental health, leading me to question our forthcoming wedding and, regrettably, even my faith.
October offered a glimmer of relief as our son’s left kidney was declared stone-free, and by December, he had fully recovered.
Reflecting on this year’s events brings me to tears. I am amazed at how we, especially I, managed the pressure and stress, all while striving to maintain faith that God was testing us. I feel deep guilt for having questioned His ways.
Lord, I sincerely apologize for doubting You and thank You for never abandoning us. I am also profoundly grateful to those who stood by us, offering help without judgment or pressure. Your genuine friendship has been a beacon of hope in our darkest times. Thank you, thank you so much.
I recognize that we each face our own battles, and I hope we never lose sight of life’s beauty and the opportunities it presents.
As Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” 
