Things ALWAYS work out. They may not work out the way we want them to, but they always work out. Now, our input positive or negative definitely has a major influence on the turn of events. While you may have problems with the concept of God or a Higher Power, the Universe is a given. Every sense that we have, every bit of science, study and rational written word support this. If one looks at the infinite Universe and all it contains it makes our individual troubles seem infinitely small. "What does not kill us makes us stronger" IF we take advantage of the event/situation, learn from it and adjust our course. Eight days is great.