Smile and the World Will Smile At You

My thoughts are with my niece today who is starting her first day of college classes. I wish her good luck and must send an extra measure of happy
thoughts to her parents and sister who are surely missing her.
I remember the feeling of finally being independent as I moved into the dorm.
Apprehension, joy, fear, and the exhiliaration of meeting new friends!

My prayers go out to all the parents who are experiencing their
first "empty nest" experience.

Special thoughts to all who are experiencing something new this week, please
remember that when things get stormy, just smile ...
and the world will smile back!