It was Longfellow who said “Into each life some rain must fall.” But sometimes we must endure more than just one bad day; there are true setbacks and obstacles that block our life’s path. The following essayists have found that sometimes significant challenges turn out to be opportunities in disguise.

1. My Grandmother’s Dicho
2. Feeding a Hunger
3. The Strange Blessing That Brought Me Home
4. Joy Cometh in the Morning
5. My Father Told Me I Was Fat