Random Thoughts

Just after I lay down last night I  had a thought. What if I started viewing everything that happened to me, good or bad, as an opportunity the Lord had presented me.

What opportunity am I being offered when dealing with Mom's memory problems?

What opportunity am I being offered when dealing with the fresh water pump that just went bad in our motorhome. 

What opportunities did I have when interacting with our waitress at lunch?

What opportunity was I offered when I talked to guy mowing the lawn here at the Fairgrounds, to mention the leaking hydrant in the next site over?

What opportunities did I miss today?

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