Making Lemonade

A friend of mine’s daughter is brilliant. She graduated high school a year early and through no fault of her own was unable to apply to her first few colleges of choice. Instead she applied and was accepted into her paternal grandparents alma mata. She’s thrived in that environment and has made the Dean’s List.

In my youth, I wasn’t that wise. I wasn’t that determined. I would have stopped, yielded, quit and been disgusted at my misfortune. I would have thought how badly the world treated me and unfortunate I was. Her attitude is much better than mine at that age.

She turned her lemons, not being accepted into her first choice for colleges, into lemonade. Not only did she decide to attend the college but she’s done what was needed to excel. To make the most of the opportunity afforded her.

Today, Sunday, March 8, 2020, I am grateful that:

I’m able to see the benefits of someone else’s experiences. While drinking my coffee(don’t judge) I thought of my goddaughter. The last couple of years for her has been great and I’m happy to have been able to witness her genius.

I was able to chat with C.W. today. I’d been reaching out to get an update with his wife and her progress through some health concerns but we hadn’t connected. It was great to be able to speak with him, get an update, and learn they were both doing well, given the circumstances.

I had the chance to speak with Steve today. I’m missing my friends. I’m missing the commardarie of those I’ve known for years or decades. So during times such as these, it’s refreshing for me to speak with those I’ve known the longest.

When’s the last time you made lemonade?

How have you turned something sour into something sweet and tasty?

Do you take full advantage of your opportunities? Why or Why not?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!