Are you facing a tough week? When the wind howls, you have to lean into it and dig in with each step. There is nothing that can take the place of sheer grit and determination. The fact is, you are facing trials that no other person on earth understands. You are hurting and you are up against tough odds.

But you are a tough person. You are not naive. It will be a fight, but you will overcome the odds. You understand that this life is designed to create difficulty. Say a prayer, take a deep breath, and get back into the fight.