Persistence & Determination

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "Press on!" has solved and always will solve the problems.

~~~Calvin Coolidge

I write these words hoping it will instill some persistence and determination within me. The settling of an estate seems like a never-ending task at this point for me. I look back on the last two weeks and can't believe I have experienced so much grief, made so many decisions, and been so busy that there have only been 3 times that I found myself expressing my sadness; when I first heard the news, on the phone to a friend & at the funeral. I realized this this morning sitting in church listening to a hymn that I had heard my father sing many times. The tears could not be stopped from seeping slowly from the corners of my eyes as I realized I will never hear that vibrant off-key singing again.


I have several more weeks of appointments, disposing of all the worldly goods of my parents and suffering through this horrendous heat in this so called "great state of Texas" before I can go home, but I am thankful for the help of some family members, which helps me persist when my determination seems sorely lacking.