Why April 1 Isn’t a Joke to Me

I saw this quote a couple of weeks ago, and it reminded me of what it means to be resilient in the face of any unknown. April 1 has a special meaning for me, and, if you have time, Id like to tell you a story.

16 years ago, I was almost 29 weeks pregnant with my youngest daughter. I was scheduled to work the afternoon/evening shift at the domestic violence shelter where I was a resource specialist and legal advocate. Before I went to work, I stopped at the mall to buy maternity clothes. I...