Unconditional devotion

Life is unpredictable. We have no way of knowing what will be tomorrow or in the future. It is therefore very important to lovingly embrace the people who are dear to us. Briefly, when you love somebody let it show, and make it clear they can count on you.

In my opinion, being surrounded by a loving and devoted family is like winning the lottery. Those among us who have a supportive family that stands by them in difficult times are fortunate.

However, my husband and I recently went to the hospital to visit his distant relative. Since this relative has been sick for a while, we go to see him frequently. Unfortunately, according to the doctors, his situation is terminal.

Anyway, I can’t explain why when we went to see him the last time, I felt different. I couldn’t get it out of my mind, maybe because……… this time I focused on his wife’s sorrow. She looked lost. This woman, who is usually a very strong person, suddenly looked fragile.

His wife has put her life on hold. She hardly leaves his side. In a small and gloomy room with almost no light coming in, she takes care of him with love and devotion. He was restlessly lying in bed and she gently pats his face. It was very touching, and my heart went out to her.

Many times when people go through a severe crisis, they surprisingly manage to overcome huge difficulties against all odds, due to the support of family and close friends.

I used to know someone who lost all his assets because of mismanagement. When his family and close friends found out he was in deep financial trouble, they tried to convince him to sell the business as soon as possible. They thought this way he could at least get his investment back, and pay his debts before it’s too late.

Anyhow, the guy insisted that he can save the business and even make it profitable, but it didn’t work out. He kept losing money, and at some point, he had to sell his house since he had no savings left, and the bank refused his request for a loan. He saw all his dreams dissolve before his eyes.

This man, who was independent from a very young age, had to move to his parents house and live at their expense. At the same time, his family and some of his closest friends, that weren’t well off, collected money to help him to settle his obligations and get back on his feet again.

Keep smiling, keep shining……….that’s what family and true friends are for…………