We cannot prevent life from teaching us lessons
Some are easy and some more difficult to bear
But it is how we respond to the challenges faced
That decides if we reach out for hope or fall into despair
Rough times initially leave us shaky
Not sure if we have the strength to persevere
But deep in our hearts if our faith stays strong
We find answers and solutions and our path becomes clear
Challenges determine the journey our life takes
They give us a strength we never knew could exist
Challenges push us to find our courage
And show us victory if we hold on and persist
Challenges do not mean the end of our trek
In fact, they often reveal a hidden road
Where creativity sparks new dreams and goals
And regrets for the past are never owed
Donna Cavanagh - MyVeryOwnFan.com