>From: Alanjess@Yourlink.net (Jessica)
>Reply-To: adhesions@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
>Subject: a poem
>Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 15:05:10 -0600
>
>Hi! Someone sent this to me and I thought of you.
>
>I asked God to take away my pain.
>God said, No.
>It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
>
>I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
>God said, No.
>Her spirit is whole and her body is only temporary.
>
>I asked God to grant me patience.
>God said, No.
>Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted.
>it is earned.
>
>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 your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
>
>I asked 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..Ahhh, finally you have the idea.
>
>--
>Jessica Baleyko
>