There was a lot of talk about the expected (by a few) Rapture 2011.  Not so surprisingly to most of us, we're still here! I'm still standing! :) My kids were a little nervous, truth be told.  And who can blame them?! Predictions for the future rarely have a positive perspective.  I've been around long enough now to see many predictions of doom come and go...and my kids are starting to see that too...so we're living and learning!

There's generally some good that can come from such situations, however, and my nephew, a 14 year-old astutely observed:
Don't think of this rapture as a silly hoax but as a chance for us to truly appreciate what a miracle life really is. I would personally like to thank Harold Camping for his little philosophy for helping me realize how much I love life! 

That's the spirit! Whatever is in store for us as individuals or collectively, the best we can do is enjoy each moment and prepare for and expect good things!