Real sad to be alone without my buddy---letting out a growl to say so. Real sad to be without my girl and boy---letting out a growl to say so.
Real glad to have my kids, grand kids, great grand kids---letting out a growl to say so.
And God Said No
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said “No.” He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said “No.” He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said “No.” He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said “No.” He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said “No.” He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said “No.” He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said “No.” He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said “Ah, finally you have the idea!”
by Claudia Minden Weisz
