Appreciative intelligence is the factor that makes some people more successful than others, more resilient to life's lumps and bumps, more creative and persistent when dealing with challenges, and more often able to smile at the end of a tough day. It is the same type of intelligence found in exceptional business leaders, entrepreneurs and inventors. It's not a high IQ. Appreciative intelligence is the ability to reframe things in a new perspective, appreciate what is positive, and envision aspects of the present to create a desirable future. Simply put, it is the ability to see the mighty oak in the acorn. In this article, the author presents the story of Laura Fabiani, a mother of an eight-year-old with cerebral palsy, who showed an exceptional level of appreciative intelligence in her struggles with caring for her son. Suggestions on how to enhance one's appreciative intelligence are also presented in this article.