STEPPING OUT INTO THE RAIN

Dorothy was a young woman of deep faith, though her life had been forever changed by the storms of life she had weathered. She had experienced both great tragedy and great joy, and each time she clung tightly to her faith and the conviction that she was being guided by a divine hand.

The final storm came when Dorothy's beloved husband died suddenly. She sank into an abyss of grief and saw no way out. Despite her grief, she held on to the faith she had built up over her life, believing that God had given her this life and would eventually give her a meaningful life.

The only thing Dorothy thought about was how to make the most of the life she had been given. She knew she could never fill the void in her heart left by her husband, but she was determined to live each day as if he were still by her side. Day by day she began to take the reins of her life again. She devoted her time to good causes and made her community a better place to live. She volunteered at the local homeless shelter and helped those in need. She also became an integral part of her church group and brought the needy closer to God.

Although the storms of life can be hard and difficult, Dorothy was able to keep the faith and carry on, knowing that God was guiding her. By persevering in her darkest hour, she was able to find a new purpose and joy in life. No matter how great the storms of life, she knew that with God by her side, she could survive and find joy again.

– By Prisca Onyinye Nwokorie
About Sr Prisca Nwokorie
Prisca Onyinye Nwokorie is a Roman Catholic Nun in the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of St Benedict Joseph Labre based in Italy. She is a writer and poet, with BSc. degree in “Information and Communication Technologies for the Production of Software”, and an MSc. degree in “Computer Science”, both obtained from the University of Bari in Italy. Presently, she is working towards creating a forum to promote e-learning in every field of life for the youths in underdeveloped countries.

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