That's the spirit!
Sure, there will be setbacks of a sort in all these situations. Nothing in life can stop us from going forward, whether its into more good or more bad, we will arrive there. So, why not just realize that like an unpleasent cold or flu, that season of yuckiness will also heal and resolve. Sure, some situations are chronic, but our outlook doesn't have to be.
Nope, I'm not perfect either. I have my moments, I was a JW, remember? "The sky is falling, the sky is falling", remember? I just couldnt buy it, I couldn't be that negative. I always focused on the good that the New World would bring and the good effects of applying the moral guidelines offered. Then insult was added to injury and it was healthier to get the hell out of the organization.
You have a lot going for you Ken. I wish you peace of mind as you actively and passively support those in your life undergoing these glitches in their lives.
Look for practical things you can do and enjoy the satisfaction of being a source for good.
W.Once