I pray it never happens again, but I'm sure that it will unless steps are taken to prevent the problems that bring a troubled teen to this point. My Aunt Odell Whitt has been moved back to the Teakwood Rehab Center in Huntsville following hospitalization for pneumonia. I visited with her Sunday afternoon, and enjoyed her lovely smile, twinkling eyes and happy disposition. Despite all her health problems of recent weeks, she still has a very positive attitude. She's truly a beautiful person, inside and out.
Some people just seem to be born with a positive attitude and happy disposition.
Aunt Odell seems to be one of those. This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day, and it always reminds me of the legend that surrounds him. St. Patrick is said to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland. There are different tales of his standing on a hill, using a wooden staff to drive the serpents into the sea and banishing them forever from Ireland. Another legend has the snake resisting and St. Patrick inviting him to enter.