Sometimes hard is good....

You know, in the midst of things that are hard sometimes we are tempted to feel sorry for ourselves or questions our circumstances.

I told myself that this year I was going to look at these situations as surprises. This year I was going to be "cheerfully expectant" about what these surprises held in store for me.

Ten days into this year I am really being challenged with this concept.

But today, I was gently reminded that sometimes hard is good. Really good.

I am seeing things more clearly today, and it is because of the "surprises" that this week has held.

So, have you had any surprises this year?