Rain slowed down work on the garden today but rain is a blessing to the garden. It often rains in our own life but how we deal with it makes it a blessing or curse. Today I discovered that two good friends, both who have suffered greatly with illness had a setback. One is in the hospital with a stroke and the other one learned today of the death of her younger brother. Both friends are known for taking suffering, illnesses and death and turning these calamities into something positive. I feel blessed being in the present of these two women who can turn darkness into light.

One of my new favorite sayings has a similar sentiment “The really happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery when on a detour.” At one time a reporter writing a story about me headlined it by saying I turned ‘curses into blessings.” I think I have lost some of my ability to do this. Tonight when an absentee landlord and a resident of Wells Street wrote an email to many residents, not me, encouraging residents to vote no on street reconstruction that greater majority wants I felt discouraged and like I had to respond. My response was measured by probably be used against me and the message neighbors have expressed on street reconstruction.

When it rains, let it rain and turn the rain until something good. Do not react to rain but take it in and have it come out positive. I used to be called a very positive person but lately been asked why I am so negative. I have been negative since I forgot the lesson of the rain that can make plants grow out of the dirt.

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