The Reality Is....

Its amazing how often an experience comes along that humbles us and opens our eyes to the world just a little bit more.  It is human nature to focus and dwell on our own problems, turning ourselves inward in the hope of finding a solution.  Yet, when we really look around, we see that there is always someone whose suffering is worse than our own.  Yesterday, I received the news from my mother-in-law that a very good friend of the family is fighting a battle with cancer.  Suddenly, my troubles seem so small...