Pink lemonade

Often parents wonder what traits their children will inherit from them. Some we want them to have, other traits we would prefer we keep to ourselves & let no one even know they exist. Well, today I was GRATEFUL that Josh learned one of the most valuable, depression-proof lessons there has ever been. If there is anything I could give him besides the gospel it would be the ability to turn lemons into lemonade.

Two weeks ago we had two foster children who we quickly fell in love with. They have since returned home. Even though this was the goal, Josh & I sat & cried after they left. Every once in a while it's good to have a good cry. All has been fine ever since. Yesterday we were told that we would be called to receive two children. We were excited but cautious since they were not actually here yet. We anxiously waited for the call so we would know when they were coming. Needless to say, they didn't come because they had mistakenly been placed with another foster family. I was very disappointed. "How could you make a mistake like that?" I thought. Anyway, Josh said to me, "Mom you have to look at the positive. At least we have been able to take care of some other kids." My disappointment quickly faded as I realized how quickly he had been able to console himself. I was so happy. I then preceded to use this as an opportunity to talk about the plans that God has for each of us. Maybe God thinks our hands are full now since Aunt Amy is about to have her baby, & I'm going away in a few days. "It really makes sense. God will have other children for us to take care of," I said. Through my faith & through my business I have learned that the best way to avoid depression is to know how to turn lemons into lemonade. Or as I prefer, pink lemonade. Way to go Josh. You were the teacher today.