tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024783990265236705.post3452490209689014959..comments2014-08-20T23:45:40.708-07:00Comments on Could I really make this stuff up?: ADDENDUM of no small importance. Or maybe it is...Imajazzbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12056590915711067514noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024783990265236705.post-2278951386202178992010-11-11T23:31:03.316-08:002010-11-11T23:31:03.316-08:00In my youth I was taught that "God only gives...In my youth I was taught that "God only gives you what He knows you can handle".<br /><br />And - get this - there was a time that I actually felt bad about myself because my life was going pretty good, so I figured that God must not think very much of me. How sick is that, eh?<br /><br />Fortunately, He must like me much more these days, as I am much more miserable. :-)<br /><br />Of course I am joking (mostly), but in all honesty I feel that I have grown through the experiences. Which now that I have it (the growth), I am glad to have it. I don't think I would have ever been brave enough to actually volunteer for the pain, but in my heart I know that I wouldn't want to give what I have gained (in terms of insight) back.<br /><br />When I think of you, I think of a very wise person. You have learned so much.<br /><br />And I remember something you said in a previous post - there's something wonderful about being "older", and not have to deal with the all the crap anymore. Even if my bod doesn't look quite as good as it did once upon a time.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm feeling awkward now because you might think that I'm trying to make you "walk on the bright side of life" - and I'm really not trying to force you to cheer up or deprive you of any emotions you're having right now. By all means have them, you've earned the right to have them.<br /><br />I do hope you feel better though, and am sending my good wishes for a lovely little vacation. I hope you catch some big ones!Friend from the Pastnoreply@blogger.com