Sometimes, folks just need to know that they are loved, needed, or wanted. Many times a sour attitude is nothing more than insecurity. The challenge is to invest the time in the individual to help them out of their shell. Oh, that I would be willing to go that extra mile.
Lessons, observations, and thoughts
Glimpses... 
The hard part about investing in people. Realizing that you are not responsible for their ‘gains’ or ‘losses’.
Yes, you are right. I think, for me, just making the effort is like me doing my part. It gets harder with family if you are like me. Thanks for reading. I appreciate it! God bless!