A chassid once asked Rebbe Elimelech, "How is it possible to bless God for bad news with equal fervor as for good news?"
"Go to the study hall"replied the Rebbe" and ask your questions to my brother, the saintly Reb Zusia".
When the chasid saw Reb Zusia, he could easily discern the suffering this man must have experienced during his life time. The pain of illness, tsuris and poverty were all etched indelibly on his face. The chassid then asked Reb Zusia," How is it possible to bless God for bad news with equal fervor as for good news?"
Reb Zusia replied "but why are you asking me? How would I know the answer? Nothing bad has ever happened to me"
