Expectations can get you in trouble if they aren't revised from time to time. Remember when you were a child and you expected everything to be perfect when you grew up and away from parents that controlled your every moment,or seemed to. Compare that to being grown up and to knowing that none of the childhood expectations came true, and rightly so.
The point I'm trying to make is that expectations must be whittled down to fit the age of the person. If this were not so, the world would be in a poorer shape than it is now in. And they must be realistic. No longer can we did as children make wishes. We accept the good things that are naturally in front of our eyes if we would only open them and take a good look.
What is a reasonable expectation for a college student? That they will by studying hard, attending all the classes, watching their finances, being kind to old folks and helping them cross the street if necessary, listening to their professor's instructions, calling home at regular intervals to tell the old folks they love them and not to just ask for money,graduate and will in due time find a job.
Older people don't expect much, but when any goodness comes their way, they are most often the happiest people on earth. Why? Because they've learned the secret of life, accepting rather than expecting. It works every time. They look around and see the goodness all around and are amazed at what they've done during their lifetime. They couldn't have planned it that well.
They've discovered what they have is exactly what they want. There are exceptions of course, there is heartache, sadness, but they accept that too. It is God's world and they are happy that he is in charge.
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