Virtues are found in all situations.

Remember me crying when I found out I had torn my ACL and needed surgery to repair it and continue my active lifestyle? Well, this event has been life-changing for me. This has been the best thing that ever happened to me. Why? Because I have been given the opportunity to spend the summer months with my family. Something I have never, ever done in my entire life. I have been here in the morning when everyone wakes up. I am here if my daughter wants to go somewhere and I can take her. I have stayed up late and not been a crab. I haven't come home worn out from a day's work and complaining about being tired. I have learned to just sit and watch a movie from start to finish. I have taken time to buy thoughtful baby gifts not just a rush out purchase to get it done. I have learned to be bored, when the laundry is finished and the house is clean. I have met new people at physical therapy and enjoy seeing them every week. I offer encouragement to some older folks who seem depressed. I will be older one day. I have taken more time with people who made me impatient before. I have framed pictures that normally would stay in the folder. Folded clothes with delight and ironed alittle more carefully. Planned better menus for dinner and taught my daughter how to cook. Set a pretty table with napkins just for fun. Walked a few holes with my husband on the golf course. As I was reading my "Courage to Change" for June 25 it stated, "God seldom delivers virtues all wrapped in a package and ready for use. Rather He puts us in situations where by His help we can develope those virtues." I don't know why I wondered about my torn ACL. It has given me blessings I would have missed if I hadn't been injured. My confidence had been placed in my ability to do my nursing job. Now, my confidence is placed in God knowing what type package needed to be delivered to my doorstep. The package of faith.