Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Are You Okay?

This is the question friends and relatives throw at me whenever they notice my existence.

Just to avoid a lengthy conversation, I simply answer “yes”.

My heart is grieving. My body is aching. My mind is swirling. My spirit is ailing. On top of all these, I am drowning in Credit Card debt for helping a very dear friend who is now incapacitated to pay me back.

How could I possibly be OKAY?

I try my best to appear happy in front of Gio and Eia but when left alone, I get down on my knees and cry.

If there is a modern-day version of Job in the Holy Bible, that would be me.

I tell myself “all these shall come to pass.” And pray that I don’t lose my Faith along the way.

I know we all have our own crosses to carry. Who am I to judge that God has given me more crosses than others?

How about you? Are you okay?

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