Stumbling into blessings

Three times I’ve badly stumbled.  And three times it has turned into a major blessing.  It’s funny how life is like that.

Stumble #1: When I graduated from college (with honors), I ended up as a high school janitor.  The blessing: I worked with a lady who set me up with her daughter (who was at The University of Georgia at the time). The daughter is now the mother of my three kids.

Stumble #2: I got cancer.  The blessing: Many good things, including The Run from the Sun, have happened to allow me to be able to help other people who have or face having cancer.

Stumble #3: I was made part-time at The Clarion-Ledger.  The blessing: Ongoing. Stay tuned, though. It’s about to get even better.

There is a golden thread running through all three events, though. Attitude. When I worked hard and had a positive attitude, great things began to happen.  Having a positive attitude doesn’t come natural for me.  But I can tell you this much, I am a believer now.  Give back, work hard and have faith.  It turns stumbles into blessings every time.