I've counted my many blessings lately and decided that being sad and upset about past events just isn't worth my time or good for the soul. There are too many beautiful things surrounding us in life. There are so many genuinely kind people in the world. There are good times ahead. Everyone hits bumps in the road while on life's journey.
Some bumps are small and others seem like the Grand Canyon.
You never know what life has up its sleeve. Try to look at a bad situation in a new way and appreciate the good things that may come from it. Deborah Martin is a member of the Cumberland Times-News editorial staff.