I really need to learn from moments like this. I find I need reminders every so often on how God wants us to respond to adversity.
In this case, a coworker of mine has been going through cancer issues. She had to endure surgery and various other unpleasant treatments. During this process, she has always exhibited a wonderful attitude - smiling and more worried about others than herself. This was even true after encountering several other very uncomfortable issues around Christmas.
The topper to this though is her telling me about an encounter a family member (I think?) had. They had been doing some banking and just loved the attitude of the women they were working with. They mentioned to the women that they planned to ask only for her for the next 10 years but the women indicated that that would not be possible. When asked why, she let them know that her doctor estimated she only had 3 months to live. She told them she wanted to make the most of the time she had left and didn't want to just sit at home and wait.
These types of encounters remind me that I should think harder about my responses to adversity. I only wish I didn't need regular reminders. I am very thankful for the folks that leave a positive mark on my life and I hope I do the same for others.
Thanks for reading and God bless!
Scott
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