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Just for the record — no, not a year in review — 2009 was one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life.  Funny about that! 

 

At one point, facing a number of financial setbacks I marched around my house challenging God to either pony up or ride off.  I’d had enough.  And yet — God having ponied up, though never in the way I would have imagined — I celebrated the year end in joyful celebration of all my blessings: faith, forgiveness, family, love, friendship, health, a home community and a faith home, and lots of guidance.  Yes, I still have my share of troubles, but God helped me see and appreciate my many blessings.  In other words, I’m seeing the acres of blooming flowers in my life, rather than focusing obsessively on that darn single weed way down at the south-end fence post. 

 

My point, in a word:  Gratitude.  When God hands you a fish, don’t whine because He didn’t also send along a lemon to flavor it on the grill.  And when he sends you a stone, well, maybe it’s time to start building a new wall.  Cherish and be grateful for your blessings, no matter what form they may come in. — jri

 

“Just because he doesn’t answer, doesn’t

greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.”

        –    Garth Brooks