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!"

"Luke I am your father"...

This post isn't really a rant but is just to let everyone know that at 8:28 on Thursday April 6, 2006...Lucas Lorenzo Barr was born. He weighed 6lbs 3ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. He is home now and doing really well...he will be running around with his brother and sister before we know it...lol

I'm back...

I have not had a good rant in a long time so I think that I am going to start ranting and raving here again very shortly....

My second son is going to be born tomorrow (April 6, 2006) and I am going to wait till after that and things get settled till I give a good rant...but just hang in there and you will be reading my boring rants in no time...

Later all

Grendel