Beneath the Gnarled Oak

"There is true joy to be had somewhere in the world, though at times, it can be desperately hard to find. Work hard, Little Will, and stand strong in this weary world. You must not ever give in to the darkest side of human nature, for men are easily overcome. I am certain a great journey lies ahead-and if it is hard, if it lacks many of the comforts life has to offer, then the person you become will be worth every step of the way."

Neither the gifts nor the neglect given to you by life's hand will bring you joy or sorrow; what you choose to do with each unchosen condition makes each day the blessing or the curse that you have determined it will be.