Marvella, I love that! It is so very beautiful, sweet and loving!

You are totally loving! <squeeze>

Love and Blessings,
Pat Ferguson
At 11:34 AM 9/25/04, you wrote:
>I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. It is not for me to take
>away, but for you to give it up.
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>I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is
>whole, his body is only temporary.
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>I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of
>tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.
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>I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings;
>Happiness is up to you.
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>I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from
>worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
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>I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No. You must grow on your own!
>but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
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>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.
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>I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. God said, Ahhhh,
>finally you have the idea.
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>This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.