Above Ground

As I have come to know more Jamaicans both in Jamaica and here in Cayman, I find them a very fascinating bunch of people. In truth, I have met Jamaicans in the UK and other parts of the world. Yet, they truly are are different people on home turf. One saying of theirs that always has me thinking how lucky I am is “Everyday above ground is truly a blessing”. It is very simple but yet so true, I know we stress about the “credit crunch”, about our jobs, about our health, about our family – the list is endless.

Over the years, I have learned to appreciate what life has to offer – not the superficial things but the real things, and this particular Jamaican saying really hits home….