We are trying to make sure we're "good soil," yet the thing that makes the soil good is that it's producing a harvest.

I do not want to conform to the world. I want to look like the opposite of the world...

And so, I will adjust my posture from one of annoyance, to that of gratefulness.

I used to believe that because I was not able to pick all of the circumstances life handed to me, they were second rate circumstances. But now I realize, I do get a choice...

Our family does have fun, but it is work to master it all. Yet we do it. Because we want to enjoy life, no matter what it looks like. Life is a gift and we try and treasure each day we've been gifted and use it to the most of our ability.