Foundation of Faith**Episode 2: The Silent Night**The walk home felt longer than usual for John. Each step was heavy, as if the small cardboard box in his arms weighed a ton. The termination letter tucked inside his pocket felt like a cold, mocking presence. As he walked through the familiar streets, the world around him seemed to move in fast-forward, while he remained stuck in a crushing standstill. He saw parents buying toys for their children and families entering restaurants, and he wondered, *“How will I keep the roof over our heads? How will I look at Samuel?”* By the