During a company meeting today, a senior employee told us younger ones that the best times to grow and learn are sometimes, during the most emotional ones. I feel inclined to agree.

Drastic changes. Difficult choices. No, life hasn't been carefree and easy.

But hello, Mave. What's new, gal? Life has been complicated and uncertain for many years. Shouldn't you have gotten used to it by now?

Well, there's always something new to learn. Sometimes, in order to gain something, one has to lose something else. Little did I suspect that such losses could include relationships. I've always thought that God was a champion for relationships. And yet, I see that He removes anything where He sees appropriate. I've learnt to accept and respect His decision. Now, I patiently wait to see the miracle He'll perform. I'll wait for the pains and disappointments to gradually melt away. Let thankfulness and joy arise, standing victoriously over all problems of life.

Be still and know that somewhere in this world of complication, pain and hatred, the voice of God softly whispers words of comfort and strength. I've gotta listen to it.

I have nothing else left.