"Guts are a combination of confidence, courage, conviction, strength of character, stick-to-itiveness, pugnaciousness, backbone, and intestinal fortitude. They are mandatory for anyone who wants to get to and stay at the top." D.A. Benton 

You have all of these characteristics and more my Friend.  In other words, you're a very Gutsy Lady.  When these are combined with a strong sense of Love of Family and Concern for Others, as you exhibited in your willingness to care for your Mother, even when you were not fully well yourself, you've described, at least in my book, a "Winner".  That's what you are, and I am so Proud to be able to call you my Friend.

You mentioned that sometimes things happen which bring us to a point where we might more clearly understand His Plan for our Life.  Whenever I may have doubts over day to day problems and might even began to wonder if I can get through it, there's a Little Poem that I always listen to which helps me to put everything in perspective.  Please Click on the Mountain Top for ..

It's In The Valleys I Grow

Have A Blessed & Beautiful Week My Friend,

Phil