One of the benefits of surviving a trial is the wisdom that should accompany it.  At least for me, I like to impart the little nuggets of inspiration I’ve accumulated.  Share the wealth and lighten the load type of philosophy.  I thought by now the whole soothsaying, warm heart, nurturing side of me would have kicked in and I’d know just what to do to offer comfort.  In other words, I thought I’d be more like my mom by now.

Turns out, I’m not quite there yet.  But I have learned a few things.  Continue reading →