Lost and Found

We all know the frustration of losing an object and retracing our steps as we frantically try to find it. Yesterday, on my morning walk, I had the unbelievable opportunity to find an item no one knew was missing.  Four blocks from home I spotted a rectangular object in the street that reminded me of the size, color and shape of the children's old Kinkaid student IDs.  Imagine how stunned I was when I picked it up and discovered my son Gar's 11th grade Kinkaid ID.  A million thoughts raced through my mind and I was thrilled to find that Gar's wallet was intact.  My college freshman has no clue how his high school junior year ID was lost and appeared in a very random location. 

When we're always observant, we never know what we will find in our daily journeys.

Lost and Found

Each time we find an item that we've temporarily misplaced, we rejoice. In these instances, after the fear of permanent loss subsides, we are most grateful for a happy outcome. We're jolted to be more careful with our important items.  And we have a fresh appreciation for the value we attribute to the item.

Here's hoping for fewer lost items!  And for a new appreciation for the things we hold dear!