I am not a rich person, basing on actual standards. But it is safe to say that I have enough. All my needs, as well as my son's, are met and while I am not that well off, I am content.
I have some friends who have more than I do while I also have friends who are struggling. A friend that belongs to the latter is D. We used to belong to the same group in the past and we have remained friends up to now. He is now married with two children. To say he is poor is not a judgment but a reality. Financially, they are struggling but despite all his difficulties, he always has a very good disposition.
Last Sunday, I saw him and his wife at the supermarket. We talked for a bit about life and children, etc. Part of our conversation included smiling through whatever hardships life may bring. He told me that we should always have a happy countenance. According to him, just because you're poor does not automatically mean you're sad. And whenever I think of that I smile because I know it's true. Different people have their own set of problems. Even the rich get plagued by illnesses, scandals and difficulties. Last week, I hardly ever smiled because I was very much concerned about the bf's condition. Up to now, he isn't fully recovered but at least he's better. D made me think that despite his (the bf) illness, at least he's still breathing.
So now and every day I will try to keep on smiling through the pain, hurt and sorrow. I know that life is not perfect but God will not give us something that we can't get through. Besides, it takes more muscles to frown than smile- that means lesser wrinkles too!
