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I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.  I was made weak, tht I might learn humbly to obey...

I asked for health, that I might do great things.  I was given infirmity, that I might do better things...

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.  I was given poverty, that I might be wise...

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.  I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God...

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.  I was given life, that I might enjoy all things...

I got nothing I asked for -- but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men, most richly blessed!

-unknown Confederate soldier

That's pretty much all I have to say today. :o)  We just found out that My Angel has to go back in two weeks for her third major surgery in six months.  We've all been a little overwhelmed and anxious, (ok, and emotional...) as she hasn't even fully recovered from the last one yet.  In a church meeting yesterday, we discussed the hard things that Moses and his followers endured on the way to their promised land.  The teacher said, "The Lord used a rod on their backs to make them strong."  I'm not really a fan of this form of discipline. :o)  But it's amazing how experiences like this turn us to our Heavenly Father and build our faith and strength in Him.  It's the best option I've found so far!

Keep Smiling!