Determination and risk from accepting a challenge. The perfect night on the beach at an oyster bar and my husband and I were enjoying the local and inexpensive oysters. The kids started making comments about how gross the oysters looked and about how could we find so much pleasure in something that was so ugly. We challenged each of them to take an oyster and try to get past the texture and enjoy the flavor. The challenge then became an event. Each of the four boys took an oyster. They began to study the oyster they selected. They were fascinated by the rough exterior shell, the sand and grit that could be still found in a few of the oysters. They were surprised that some of the interior shells had unique colors. And quite honestly they were repulsed by the oyster slimy texture. Well, Alec's face summed up the experience when the tasting portion began which was followed by, "That was the most disgusting thing I have every eaten." The laughter that occurred was worth the entire experience. The best moments in life may be challenging but through determination and accepting the risk you can find a moment that will bring joy, laughter and memories.
Riddle Riddle Ree...what do you see?
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