On this day of your life

I believe God wants you to know ...

... that bad news does not have to get you down.
It can actually get you going.

The things that really matter in life often become more

clear to us when we encounter bad news or bad luck.

We can use such moments to expand our experience

of our most precious treasures: the people that we love. 

Now may be a wonderful time to get back to basics,

like board games with your children, quiet talks with

your friends, a moment of gentleness with your spouse.