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Contentment

There is wisdom in enjoying stages of contentment...which should not be equated with being passive or lazy.  Recently, I learned a valuable lesson on being careful about what I  pray for...what showed almost destroyed my joy.  Today peace and contentment are back, and I welcomed both with open arms.


The rambling thoughts from the pages of the "journey of a thankful woman."


Stay blessed and at peace...signing off for a brief period.

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