Good afternoon,
It is such a lovely Sunday. At our house, after church, and after Jimmy went to work, we had 'girls day'. Of course I am missing my lovely daughter Kristina, from Oklahoma, and my lovely daughter in law Betsy, from Illinois. But I still have Jennifer, Jessica, and Regina, here with my granddaughter Adias, and we ate and went to the movies, and just sat around and chatted. Life can't get any better than that!

I want to share a poem with you today. If you have bought my book, you will reconize it, since I have it written in there. It is called 'A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER'.

I asked God to take away my habit
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulatioins; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on our own! But I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said. . . AHH, finally you have the idea.

I hope you like this poem. Don't take life for granted. It is a gift, and that is why today is called the present. Have a great Sunday. Talk to you soon.

Sincerely,
Marie

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