Finding beauty and joy

Every morning on my way to class, the college's custodian greets me with a smile and a comment about what a lovely morning it is. Mind you, this is before the sun has even risen! This morning, it was misting, the clouds down close to earth and quite a nip in the air. But you know, he was right! It WAS a beautiful morning! It was soft and quiet outside and just the weather that makes being inside looking out comfie. But really, the weather had nothing to do with it. Most of what made it a lovely morning was to have such a positive greeting from someone I did't even know. Something to emmulate!
I think about my neice Elizabeth who has been fighting kidney disease and on dialysis for much of her college career. This summer she had a kidney transplant and despite the hardships of that, was eager to be back in school. I hear from family members that she has maintained her A average through all of this! The link to her weblog here. What an inspiration she is! http://nowlight.blogspot.com
I think alot about Elizabeth when I hear my fellow students complaining. "There is too much work. The work is too hard. There are too many tests. Too much reading. Not enough breaks." I certainly did my share of complaining in the working world. But now that I'm here, learning such a priviledge and a joy. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to pursue something I love. It's all fascinating and even when I'm tired and can't see straight from reading for hours on end, I'm excited to be learning. Hoping to find a way to share that with my fellow students.
I'm reminded of the old saying "that nothing good comes easy".
It's all in our attitude. Whether it's our outlook on the day, or in what we are doing. I'm choosing beauty and joy! By God's grace, I will be able to maintain that attitude throughout my schooling.
Recieved my midterm grades and so far I have A's in Anatomy & Physiology and Pharmacology and a B in Nursing Fundamentals! Feels like an enormous accomplishment for this aging brain!
Blessings All!