Mike appears to be very bitter and angry. Ed, on the other hand, seemed to be happy and has gotten on with his life. He seems to have accepted the losses that life dealt him and has moved on. In fact, with artificial legs, he even tried to climb the very mountain that almost took his life. The attitude with which we approach a problem will determine the effect it will have on us.
Similar experiences can impact people differently.
Problems will either soften you and help conform you to God s will or they will harden you with bitterness and anger. A difficult experience will either make you more appreciative of God or more hostile to Him. We all know of people who are bitter and angry with God because of something that has happened in their life. Yet, there are other people who have gone through similar experiences and are very happy and appreciative of God. The basic difference is the person s attitude.