Some years ago I came across these lines by an unknown author: “In times of adversity, many people lose their courage and display a weakness that is unnecessary. They assume that a loss, or a disappointment, is a failure when actually misfortune can mean opportunity.” This same author went on to point out that “we must weave from our circumstances … the pattern and texture of life. Strength is gained by overcoming adversity, not by giving in to it.” From our experience