It is very cold outside in Vermont. Below zero. Several degrees below zero and I am in shock that people are still acting as if everything is okay. Not really, after all what choice do we have. These temperatures, however, are a first for me. I worried some about my ability to tolerate the cold prior to coming here; having heard stories of how cold it could get. I am learning so much about myself and others. I am impressed by the people here and how tough they are, how determined they are to keep going regardless of the obstacle. I am reminded that we never really know what we are capable of until we try and that we should always take risks. We should always believe in our ability to handle difficult circumstances; we should always give ourselves the opportunity to prove how strong and capable we are. |