Positivity Makes the Difference

The last week reminded me just how unpredictable life can be. Both kids came down with a rough Croup cough, daycare not an option, wife and I were sick too. Add a hospital visit, running on little sleep, and trying to keep it together while forcing to take time off work. It was one of those times where life reminds you that you are not really in control of anything.

What stays with me is how much these moments shape us. They force you to slow down, breathe, to accept that some days are just about getting through. I tried to stay positive, even when it felt impossible. And, boy it did. Kindness made the difference. Kindness from the nurses who gave a stuffy to our sick toddler. Kindness between my wife and me. Kindness toward myself when nothing seemed to go as planned.

Life is unpredictable. It throws these weeks without warning. But, they leave us a little stronger. Perhaps, even a little more grounded, and a lot more grateful for the people who help you through.