My dad sent this to me today and it really touched me so I thought I would share it – May you always find blessings in every crisis and inspiration and oppurtunities all around you….

Thanks Dad – I love you tons!

“Dear Louise,

We all need some inspiration to help with the challenges that life has a habit of testing us with: Business challenges, personal challenges, health issues, family crises and so on…

My good friend and internet marketer Perry Marshall sent me this
little story about his neighbor’s courage in the face of disaster.

His wife Lisa is a 39 year old mother of two has just been for
surgery for the second time for a brain tumor. She is weak, she’s on
chemotherapy, and her memory skills, speech and motor skills have
been seriously affected by the surgery. She brings a spoon or fork
to her mouth only with considerable difficulty.

Her husband Rich brought her home from the hospital a few days ago,
on their 17th wedding anniversary. He prepared a special dinner
surprise.

While they ate, piano music was playing in the next room. Her
favourite song came up, and at that point he led her by the hand
into the living room.

It wasn’t a CD. It was a real live concert pianist.

Huntley Brown, a wonderfully gifted musician was in town for a
concert. Rich had contacted him and persuaded him to sneak into
their house and make the evening special.

Grand slam, Rich! Congratulations on the romantic achievement of a lifetime!

That was a week ago, and the spirit of music has helped her along
since then. She normally has a hard time talking but Rich heard her
singing along at church. Then she came home and – despite having a
hard time eating and getting dressed – she miraculously played her
piano for 45 minutes.

Lisa’s not out of the woods and no one can say how her recovery will go.

But her husband is obviously NOT SITTING GLUMLY IN A STEW OF
SELF PITY. His eyes laugh in the face of disaster, and he has turned the grimmest of situations into a celebration.

He has displayed BOLDNESS and FAITH – even ROMANCE – in the face of
DISASTER.

Dear Louise, I don’t know what your situation is, but odds
are you’re facing something…

Like Rich, you should face it with courage. And humour. And be sure
to add a touch of romance.

You too can laugh in the face of disaster – and in fact that
disaster may just be the crucible that perfects you so you can rise
to the next occasion!

Carpe Diem.

Dad”