fortitude

there is something wonderful about the character of the average brit. and i think the word that i am looking for is fortitude. that uncanny ability to keeping going no matter the circumstance. undaunted. simply soldiering on. uncomplaining.

and last night was a fine example of what i love about britain so much.

a large group of us went to see 'emma' preformed at hanbury hall, a stately home in the english countryside. we were all looking forward to evening although wondering what would happened if it rained since it was to be preformed outside with hanbury hall being the backdrop.

and rain it did from the moment we left to the moment we got home.

but the show went on. and there we sat. in the rain. under our umbrellas. spellbound by the performance.

the actors were incredible. making puns about the weather. carrying on as if it wasn't pouring for two and a half hours straight. pretending they weren't soaked to the bone.

and a fine example of british fortitude. an amazing character trait. we americans have so much to learn about just carrying on. no complaining. no whining. no delaying. no rain date.

so thankful that there is always something to learn. thankful for every opportunity to strengthen our character. thankful God isn't finished with us yet.