When Life Throws a Curveball: Finding Peace in the Unexpected
Life is so unpredictable. Just when we think we have everything under control, a sudden shift reminds us that we are never truly in charge. Sometimes, these moments come as small inconveniences, but other times, they shake us to our core. This past week was one of those times. Let me take you back a few days. Our weekend was filled with joy as we celebrated our precious daughter’s 13th birthday. Thirteen! It feels like just yesterday we were rocking her to sleep, and now she is blossoming into a young lady. She spent the weekend surrounded by her closest, sweetest friends—laughter, cake, and giggles filling our home. It was the kind of weekend you hold onto, the kind you wish could last just a little bit longer. And then, Monday morning came. Instead of easing into the week as planned, we found ourselves rushing to the Emergency Room, our hearts filled with uncertainty. My husband was in excruciating pain, and within hours, doctors confirmed what we hadn’t even seen coming—his gall...