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Discussion in 'Fertility & Trying to Conceive' started by Bambli, Oct 22, 2009.

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  1. Oct 22, 2009 #1
    Bambli

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    <CENTER>BUTTERFLY

    </CENTER>A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further.

    So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.
    The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.

    The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time.

    Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.
    What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

    Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us.
    We would not be as strong as what we could have been.
    We could never fly! ​

    I asked for Strength.........
    And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
    I asked for Wisdom.........
    And God gave me Problems to solve.
    I asked for Prosperity.........
    And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.
    I asked for Courage.........
    And God gave me Danger to overcome.
    I asked for Love.........
    And God gave me Troubled people to help.
    I asked for Favors.........
    And God gave me Opportunities.
    I received nothing I wanted ........
    I received everything I needed!

    Trust in God. Always !
    HE KNOWS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS CHILDREN.​
     
    Bambli, Oct 22, 2009
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  2. Oct 22, 2009 #2
    amul

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    HI bambli

    I am really surprised from where do you get such beautiful and wonderful stories.:thumbsup

    The stories which you share will really put up the confidence in the ppl in ttc.

    The last phrases you mentioned are fantastic and they are mantras to lead happy life.

    I wish all the best dear.
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2009 #3
    Bambli

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    thanks amul...
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2009 #4
    Prem.S

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    Dear Bambli,
    Thats truly very inspiring. Yes, God is also making us more stronger as day passes.
    Hopefully everyone of us will get our lovely apples very soon :)
    Goodluck and take care.
     
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    aishuanand

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    very nice one
    i remember this story it was first told by my school principle she use to say this often in the prayer meeting to us.thanks for remaining me again.
     
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    Cindhuja

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    Once again tons of thanks Bambli :bowdown:bowdown

    Wonderful post right in the morning :thumbsup

    Keep going!
     
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    rajalakshmigopal

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    I received nothing I wanted ........
    I received everything I needed!

    I like this Bambli.This is my favourite quote starting from my childhood.This has a good meaning though!! Thanks for sharing :thumbsup
     
    rajalakshmigopal, Oct 23, 2009
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    Sankna

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    Though I have read this before , it makes more sense to read it now as I can attribute more meaning to it. Thanks Bambli - it surely reimbibes faith in God:)
     
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    Bambli

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    dears

    happy that this articles have boost up everyones spirit in TTC journey...
    I got this article in 2003 from a pen pal friend. i read it and keep it in my HD. few weeks back i got this article when i do some housekeeping at my
    HD... and thought to share with u gals...

    May God Bless my pen pal friend (i lost his contact now)
     
    Bambli, Oct 26, 2009
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    Thanks for the story.. it really helps to cheer up, and gives a smile..
     
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