When One Door Closes...

Those who read My June 4th entry know my offspring were quite relieved with the arrival of the last day of school finally upon us. Jubilation quickly turned to sorrow however, in the realization of leaving teachers & friends behind for the summer (or worse, for good, as some were moving away). I tried especially to comfort my daughter with the one worn out expression I actually still believe in- "When one door closes another one opens." I reminded her how she cried her eyes out when we left our previous residence & moved to our current home. I told her if that painful experience had not occurred she never would have met her favorite 4th grade teacher at her new school. I think she understood.

My wife moved often growing up so she has always lived by the motto "Make friends fast." Noble words. You can never fully be certain what's behind or beyond the new door opening but rest assured there's always strength in numbers.