But, Surprise

The door may seem closed, but surprise--there's someone holding it ajar for you.

The path may look like a dead end, but surprise--it opens into a new road.

You've wasted your chance, but surprise--you are granted another.

You gave your kids lousy advice--but surprise--they've figured it all out for themselves.

You are nowhere on your "to-do" list, but surprise--you end up with an even longer "done" list.

Life is full of surprises--if our eyes stay open enough to see them--and appreciate them...