Dear Father, thank You for Your presence that penetrates the deep, scary places inside me so I never have to go there alone. By Your spirit, free me from obsessive thinking that holds my mind hostage. Help me to grow and learn from my adversity. How could I give compassion if I never knew pain? How could I offer hope if I never felt despair? How could I appreciate kindness if I never experienced cruelty and indifference? How could I impart wisdom if I never stumbled on a pathway littered with mistakes and wrong choices? How could I fathom the full measure of Your mercy and pardon if I deserved it? Thank You, Lord, for these bitter life lessons that cleanse the palate and make me able to savor joy. Thank you for letting me share dear friends. Amen and Amen.  Can you tell Bonnie's got her Joy back?? Praise The Lord!!  Thank you so very much for your prayers while I've been going through this black hole.  I never want to be in that black hole of depression again!! Take tender gentle care of yourselves and your families and have a wonderful weekend precious friends. Tender Hugs, Bonnie