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Winter 2015

Family

Cute little retro car with suitcases and bicycle on top goes by wonderful countryside road at sunset

We had planned a trip across Canada last summer before our kids were back to school as a reward for their good grades. All of us seemed to be excited and ready for the journey; however, my husband got a toothache and he had to visit the dentist on the day of departure. Because it was serious tooth decay, he decided to stay behind to receive dental treatments. Since all tickets were bought and hotel reservations were booked, I and my children had to leave with uncomfortable feelings. There were so many things that worried me, such as how hard for him to cope with tooth pains and surgery, how tough for me to take care of two little girls during the trip, and how difficult for us to keep in-touch from a long distance. All in all, a lot of thoughts ran through my mind that I should be prepared for any unexpected thing if it happened. Moreover, I had to head up the tour to make it most wonderful for my children who had been waiting that trip for a long time. I had a rough time of it; at the same time, I have to agree that it can be great to value our endurability and flexibility in such challenging situations. Thank God, I and my children did have a satisfactory vacation last year while my husband overcame his pain and was pleased to know that we were safe and happy. In short, we should try to do our best when faced with unexpected and difficult matters, then we can find our unlimited efficiency and strength.