The snow this winter caused severe damage to trees and to property because of trees. This image made me gasp. Seeing how the corner of the garage was caught as the tree went down was a dramatic example of what COULD HAVE HAPPENED. How often do we wail over unpleasant circumstances and complain about the considerable inconvenience? How often do we recount, in vivid detail, the accidents and illnesses befalling ourselves or acquaintances? How often do we relive missing a bus or connection because of timing? This image is a wonderful reminder of how events that seem terrible could have been so much worse. What if this tree hit the garage roof full on? What if someone was working inside? What if this tree crashed onto the roof of the house instead of the garage? What if this tree fell on a family pet? What if this tree fell onto the car pulling into the driveway? Please consider that as awful as the situation is that you find yourself, someone somewhere has it worse. Remember also that you have weathered much in your lifetime and that you are resilient and resourceful. We all are.