When Life Mistreats You not Once but Twice

Sometimes things happen in life and we wonder and ask why? Why is life so easy for some yet so unfair for the other? Some people, talented, become rich and famous, adored and loved by millions around the world at a young tender age such as Justin Bibier while some have been devastated not just once but twice by circumstances beyond their control.

A true hero, when being dealt by life's disasters and struck down,  picks up the pieces in his/her life, continues in the journey of life and marches forward with courage inspiring others along the way.

Steven, one of our friends at church was devastated a few years ago when his wife had cancer and passed away. Left with three children, Steven worked hard to hold the family together. He did not waver in his faith; hecontinued to serve at church while attending bible school part time to finish his master degree of divinity at Tyndale Seminary/University. Things started to get back to normal.

Steven receiving his degree from Tyndale Seminaryé Univeristy

Just when Steven thought that he could breathe a little, disaster struck again! A few months ago, Timothy, Steven's youngest son, barely twenty years old, was diagnosed with bone cancer, a huge blow to him and the family.

Steven depends on God, clings to his faith and asks his friends at church to pray for his son. While looking after his son who is going in and out of the hospital for surgery followed by chemotherapy, Steven did not fall apart nor cave in to such devastating event. I never heard him complaining about how unfair life has been to him. He continued with his master courses and graduated last Saturday from Tyndale University.

Steven - Celebrating with friends

Friends and family were there to show their support for Steven, a hero, who refused to bow down to tragedies and unfortunate incidents in life.

Steven is my hero! A hero keeps going when the going is tough, persevering and achieving his/ her goals at the end!

We thank God for people like Steven, not giving up in life!

R.T.
Toronto