My son, two weeks shy of his sixth birthday, broke his collarbone today.
For such a painful injury, he’s doing amazing. He’s tough, brave, and gracious. And even at his young age, he’s mature enough to take the lesson that previous injuries – things he once thought were so dire – really pale in comparison.
I don’t wish misfortune on anyone. But sometimes the aftermath of misfortune can really teach us some gratitude. This isn’t his first major injury (though it is his first broken bone), and he gets tougher – and wiser – each time.
May we all learn such grace from our trials!
The Opportunity Machine 