Aharon silently accepted what Hashem did. He did not ask any questions or issue any complaints.
The Sanzer Rov zy”a had a son who died at the young age of 7-years-old. The funeral was held on a Friday. Afterwards, the Rov said as follows:
“If someone is walking in the street and suddenly feels someone hitting him, he turns around to see who it is. If it is his enemy, he will get very angry and he will scream at him to stop. If it is his good friend, he will realize that it is a friendly smack on the back and he will be happy to see him. Since he knows that it is his friend, he knows that the slap is not meant to hurt him.
“Today, I was hit with a hard slap. But I know that the slap came from Hashem and I know that He loves me. Therefore, I certainly should accept this slap with joy!”
He then davened Minchah with much enthusiasm and zeal, and cried out the words: “Hodu laHashem ki tov” with extreme joy, as if he were celebrating his son’s wedding on that day. Everyone was amazed by their Rov’s kedusha, strength and emunah.
