"I asked for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things......
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.....
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.....
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.....
I got nothing I asked for, but everything I hoped for.
Almost depsite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men most richly blessed."
                                -unknown Confederate soldier