Life Lessons

Yesterday I was at a luncheon for retired military. While one guy was getting his dessert, he fell. I went over to help, and told him the floor was very slippery, and he said that no, he had turned around too quickly, that he had some balance problems, and that he wouldn't blame someone else for what was his own fault. I found that to be a very brave statement. Not every one comes to terms with their losses as they age, fewer still own them in that clear way. I was impressed. There is more than one kind of bravery.