Unanswered Prayers

"Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers". This simple lyric hit home this weekend, while visiting family in another town. Growing up, all I wanted to do was to move to this particular city. I thought it would be such an amazing adventure and my hopes and dreams would magically come true if I could just move to this town. I begged and pleaded with my mom unsuccessfuly for 2 0 years. I pleaded with God to change my mom's mind about staying in our city. We never did move to that city. And I can honestly say that I am so happy we didn't. If we had moved, I never would have met my husband, never would have gotten my job that I love so much and so many other opportunities that I have gotten to experience where I am would not have come my way. While that magical city will forever hold a special place in my heart, I am so thankful that God did not answer my prayers. This is truly where I am suppposed to be.