Marina, what a beautiful post. I loved to read about you as a teenager reading and thinking and reflecting. I work with teens and I am sure I would have loved to have you as a student!

This post is really beautiful. You are seeing so clearly and feeling so much joy within the sorrow.

XO

I believe I will see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage.
Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.