Is it a problem or an opportuntiy?

My grandmother, Olive Correia, a lady who has perservered through so much; heart disease, open heart surgery is now battling breast cancer and is scheduled for a masectomy this Thursday.  Friday I found out that I have mononucelosis that could affect my energy levels up until the summer.  Even though this timing all seems so horrible right now, with student teaching, God has blessed me far beyond I could ever imagine with such a strong example of courage and trust in God.  My grandmother has such a postivie attitude about this challenge that is facing her.  I know that if she can smile and be strong in the face of such a serious disease I can rise to the challenge of battling mono while teaching. 

I truly believe that every challenge that we face can be viewed as a problem or an opportunity (a handsome young man helped me to understand this) to rise to the occasion and bring glory to God through our actions and attitudes. 

I am so blessed.