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A dear friend, who is going through some trials and tribulations of her own sent this to me this morning. As I am sitting here going through a real tough time, of my own, it really touched me and I wanted to share.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Happiness lies ahead for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried...for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.
The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can't go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
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What a neat post...I am going to copy it off for me, my daughter going off to college, my 16 year old and my new friend who is also going through a rough time. Thanks for posting it! Pat
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This is so true. One other thing that helps me when things fall apart is this. Many times when we pray you will pray for answers, reasons, guidence and to make something happen. Try just praying for the pain to stop. Pray to god to ease the tension and relieve the pressure. Leave it at that and he will do his thing. It works for me.
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Great post Bill... It puts everything in it's proper place.
STV, you are so right on... ask God to take the pain away and everything else will come.
That is what I did, and it works. It takes time to beat yourself through it... but put God first and it will work itself through.
Stay Strong!
Wallace
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Bill, Great post. It reminds me of what my 20 YO told me what he has learned this summer: That attitude is EVERYTHING <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> and that we can CHOOSE to be happy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> I was impressed! God Bless, D.
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