Adults often tell kids that life is a test. It will test your patience, your courage, your limits, and even test your heart. But my mom says life is not a test, because if you want to pass a test, you need to study for it. And we all know you don’t get to study life before living it. Life doesn’t come with a cheat sheet, notes, a set of directions, or a rehearsal. Instead, Mom says that life is a game. A game all kids are good at playing. A game some adults get better at the longer they play. This is the story of the greatest game I’ve played. So far.