Digging deep for emotional sustenance in challenging times

“All I want is for my children to grow up to be God-fearing, well-adjusted, productive citizens of this society. As a mother that is my greatest wish and dream and for me that would be my life’s accomplishment,” a sister said about her two sons.

“Sometimes I just wish she would do more and see that life is more. Like I would have done so much for her to ensure that she do something with her life and it is like all failure,” another sister lamented of her daughter.

Tears fell after that statement. Me? I had no words but to just give a hug; what do I say in these circumstances?