LOST & FOUND

Many times we had the joy and the strength to live; at times sorrow and helplessness got in the way–because life is an endless cycle–who knows what tomorrow brings. No one actually!

My story today is no atypical. You might have heard it somewhere or had experienced the same scenario before. It’s about keeping my wish alive for many years. And it’s no quirk of fate or some kind of hope springs eternal–I knew it will happen.  

When my older brother passed away in a tragic, heartbreaking death, we decided to move on and gave the final decision to our sister-in-law to seek justice. For three reasons: she knew what happened; we were thousand miles apart; we were no domiciles of the city. 

We were glad she did as she said.

We mourned and paid him respect year after year. And before we knew it, we’ve lost contact with her (my sister-in-law) and my two nephews. It had been fourteen years. We had tried for many times, in many ways to locate them, but we couldn’t. 

It hurts me so much because I had not seen my brother in years before his death, then forever. Now I couldn’t get in touch with my dear nephews. It took ceaseless prayers, endless searching, daily longing and wondering, and hopeful waiting–this long.

Last Sunday evening, the wait was over. Seeing their photos on Facebook almost killed me. I was joyful and tearful at the same time. “This is it, finally!”  I told myself. 

I have been chatting with my beloved nephews, and have been talking to them on the phone for few days now. “I am going to see you so soon!” I told them. I can’t wait to hug my lost and found angels. I don’t want to let them go away again. NO WAY!  

We had lost important things, and it was OK, but it’s a different feeling when we lost people who are dear to us–temporarily or for ages. Like those who hope, I hoped too for this day to come. Just keep believing even if it’s hope against hope. 

Life isn’t always on our side, it is harsh every so often, but what we got bad or not, we must learn to accept them. I know it seems easier said than done, but trust me, good things happen to those who believe, and those who wait. 

Thank you, dear God!

They were only toddlers the last time I saw them. Look at them now.