“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

– J. K. Rowling, British novelist and author of the Harry Potter fantasy series

“I haven’t been able to work,” said Bill. “Not with the pain and nerve damage.”

It had been a few years since the accident that ended Bill’s career on the construction site. An accident that nearly ended his life. A drunk driver – with no consideration of the devastating consequences of her choice – headed out on the highway after a Christmas party.

For Bill, the day of the accident started out like most others – busy and demanding. Time was in short supply, and the foreman pushed the crew at the job site hard. But, by the end of the...

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