Blessings In Disguise

[MorningStar]

What are some blessings in disguise you have had? My husband's Patriarchal Blessings talks about them a lot, even adding at the end, "I seal these blessings upon you, even the blessings in disguise ..." My initial reaction was, "OH NO!!!!" Blessings are great, but the ones in disguise are difficult and sometimes it takes a long time to get to the blessing part. :)

There's a recent one I thought of. I was driving to my mom's house when for some reason, I took the wrong exit and headed North on the freeway instead of South. It was weird because I never go that way and getting in that lane should not have been an automatic thing for me. I grumbled a bit when I realized what I had done and had to exit, turn around, and head south like I was supposed to. Shortly after I headed that way, there was a HUGE accident ahead of me that had just happened, at least 20 cars involved. That was a lesson to me to just go with the flow and know that Heavenly Father is in control. Of course, I don't know for sure that I would've been involved in it, but it definitely could've happened.

Last year when I broke my foot, it led to all sorts of blessings I never expected, one of which led to solving a huge problem I had and had recently fasted about. It's hard to explain, but I saw later why it happened.

What about you? I'd like to hear your stories.

:)

MorningStar

[Shoofly]

What are some blessings in disguise you have had? My husband's Patriarchal Blessings talks about them a lot, even adding at the end, "I seal these blessings upon you, even the blessings in disguise ..." My initial reaction was, "OH NO!!!!" Blessings are great, but the ones in disguise are difficult and sometimes it takes a long time to get to the blessing part. :)

There's a recent one I thought of. I was driving to my mom's house when for some reason, I took the wrong exit and headed North on the freeway instead of South. It was weird because I never go that way and getting in that lane should not have been an automatic thing for me. I grumbled a bit when I realized what I had done and had to exit, turn around, and head south like I was supposed to. Shortly after I headed that way, there was a HUGE accident ahead of me that had just happened, at least 20 cars involved. That was a lesson to me to just go with the flow and know that Heavenly Father is in control. Of course, I don't know for sure that I would've been involved in it, but it definitely could've happened.

Last year when I broke my foot, it led to all sorts of blessings I never expected, one of which led to solving a huge problem I had and had recently fasted about. It's hard to explain, but I saw later why it happened.

What about you? I'd like to hear your stories.

:)

MorningStar

I suppose there are many blessings we recieve and never realize it because we are to preoccupied with life or perhaps not in tune with the spirit.

I tend to be a control freak and when things don't go as planned I will mumble and be upset rather than thinking about maybe there is a reason things are going this way and maybe if I quit carping about it and look for the blessings in it I might just come away uplifted.

Not to sound like I'm bragging but not long ago I did a real nice thing for a friend. And I must admit, initially it was a big sacrifice. But for some reason I just felt the desire to do it, so I did, not expecting anything in return. Well to my amazement, not only was I blessed for it, but in ways I never would have dreamed.

[havejoy]

I've had a bunch of 'blessings in disguise' but the biggest and best has to be my youngest son. He was born with Down Syndrome which, at first, felt like a kick in the stomach. I was sad and angry at the prospect that my son wouldn't lead a happy and fulfilling life.

I was so wrong, about everything. Not only is he the happiest person I've ever known but he has brought so much joy into the lives of all those around him. Most precious is that some of the 'diamonds of the soul' I have were given to me by him.

He's 27 years old now and whenever a new baby is born in our area with Down Syndrome, I get a call. I go to the hospital and congratulate the shocked and sad parents and try to let them know what a precious gift they've been given. A gift from God, special delivery.

[MorningStar]

I suppose there are many blessings we recieve and never realize it because we are to preoccupied with life or perhaps not in tune with the spirit.

I tend to be a control freak and when things don't go as planned I will mumble and be upset rather than thinking about maybe there is a reason things are going this way and maybe if I quit carping about it and look for the blessings in it I might just come away uplifted.

Not to sound like I'm bragging but not long ago I did a real nice thing for a friend. And I must admit, initially it was a big sacrifice. But for some reason I just felt the desire to do it, so I did, not expecting anything in return. Well to my amazement, not only was I blessed for it, but in ways I never would have dreamed.

I've been trying harder to recognize blessings in my life and remember to thank Heavenly Father. Sometimes even for obvious things, I forget to acknowledge that He answered my prayers.

I've had a bunch of 'blessings in disguise' but the biggest and best has to be my youngest son. He was born with Down Syndrome which, at first, felt like a kick in the stomach. I was sad and angry at the prospect that my son wouldn't lead a happy and fulfilling life.

I was so wrong, about everything. Not only is he the happiest person I've ever known but he has brought so much joy into the lives of all those around him. Most precious is that some of the 'diamonds of the soul' I have were given to me by him.

He's 27 years old now and whenever a new baby is born in our area with Down Syndrome, I get a call. I go to the hospital and congratulate the shocked and sad parents and try to let them know what a precious gift they've been given. A gift from God, special delivery.

That is wonderful! A family in my home ward went through the same thing and their little girl with Down Syndrome brought them so much joy. She is so sweet, I often wondered if it would bother me at all if I ever had a child with Down Syndrome. She is so caring, honest, and genuine.

[Captain-Jack]

After more than a year of trying to join three military branches, I found my blessing in disguise. I was repeatedly denied from the Air Force, after multiple waivers, doctors notes and psyche evaluations showing I'm OK, I decided Army. After many of the same tries, and finally going in for the physical examination, a few signatures from a medical doctor, I would be in. The very last signature I needed, was denied to me. He would give no reason but was adamant that I not join. I lastly decided to try the Marine Corps, after I was about to submit much of the paperwork I had gathered on my behalf, I just got a bad feeling about joining. It was something I had been wanting for years, but I listened. Within two months, I met the woman who is now my wife. If I had joined, I wouldn't have met her and wouldn't be happily married. My wife asks me if I would give it up again knowing now that staying home meant being with her, I always smile and tell her any time and every time.

[MorningStar]

After more than a year of trying to join three military branches, I found my blessing in disguise. I was repeatedly denied from the Air Force, after multiple waivers, doctors notes and psyche evaluations showing I'm OK, I decided Army. After many of the same tries, and finally going in for the physical examination, a few signatures from a medical doctor, I would be in. The very last signature I needed, was denied to me. He would give no reason but was adamant that I not join. I lastly decided to try the Marine Corps, after I was about to submit much of the paperwork I had gathered on my behalf, I just got a bad feeling about joining. It was something I had been wanting for years, but I listened. Within two months, I met the woman who is now my wife. If I had joined, I wouldn't have met her and wouldn't be happily married. My wife asks me if I would give it up again knowing now that staying home meant being with her, I always smile and tell her any time and every time.

Awwwww!

That reminds me, it was being violently ill for three months that led to me moving to Utah (long story) and that's where I met my husband. I didn't want to move there, but when I had to quit school, my parents thought I should go there and be by my brother and I figured I could learn how to live on my own. I hated being sick, but everything worked out.

[Jigglysaint]

Blessings in disguise? I'd say the Patriarch has been watching a little too much Transformers. Well as long as any of those blessings don't turn into Megatron or Starscream(as cool as that would sound(wave).

[Jigglysaint]

I've had a bunch of 'blessings in disguise' but the biggest and best has to be my youngest son. He was born with Down Syndrome which, at first, felt like a kick in the stomach. I was sad and angry at the prospect that my son wouldn't lead a happy and fulfilling life.

I was so wrong, about everything. Not only is he the happiest person I've ever known but he has brought so much joy into the lives of all those around him. Most precious is that some of the 'diamonds of the soul' I have were given to me by him.

He's 27 years old now and whenever a new baby is born in our area with Down Syndrome, I get a call. I go to the hospital and congratulate the shocked and sad parents and try to let them know what a precious gift they've been given. A gift from God, special delivery.

I've had the privlage to be in the company of several people with Down's Syndrome, and others with some serious intellectual disabilities. My girlfriend almost died as a baby, and she had suffered permenent brain damage as a result. I can sense the sweetness in her soul, even though it is often masked by the child-like temperment that sometimes leads to some difficulties. What she lacks in raw brain power, she makes up for it in the kind of intellegence that one recieves from God. Her compassion is unique compared to others in her position. In fact, many people in her shoes often struggle with carnal desires and even poor parenting, which coupled with a predisposition for others to treat them like children, can tempt them down paths that not even their innocense can withstand. My girlfriend was almost lead to hell by a very bad person who's lack of understanding of the procreation system(he just said she was having his baby and she freaked out) kind of makes me sick.

But anyway, yes parents are truely blessed for being given stewardship over a disabled child. Remember that while they may not know what it's like to live a normal life, their own life will be filled with adventure that only they, and the ones they love, can go down. In fact normal lives are way overrated anyway. I mean, so what if they like Barney for a few more years while most children will start to conspire to destroy him? The hardest challenge is convincing others that the child is worth the effort, and is more than just a disability. I speak not as a parent, but as one who has wittnessed first hand nevertheless, the power of God within these blessed souls.

[havejoy]

That's really beautiful, Jigglysaint. I think my son must have been pretty awesome in the pre-existence to have been born with DS. And maybe I did something really cool to have gotten to be his mom.

[jadams_4040]

What are some blessings in disguise you have had? My husband's Patriarchal Blessings talks about them a lot, even adding at the end, "I seal these blessings upon you, even the blessings in disguise ..." My initial reaction was, "OH NO!!!!" Blessings are great, but the ones in disguise are difficult and sometimes it takes a long time to get to the blessing part. :)

There's a recent one I thought of. I was driving to my mom's house when for some reason, I took the wrong exit and headed North on the freeway instead of South. It was weird because I never go that way and getting in that lane should not have been an automatic thing for me. I grumbled a bit when I realized what I had done and had to exit, turn around, and head south like I was supposed to. Shortly after I headed that way, there was a HUGE accident ahead of me that had just happened, at least 20 cars involved. That was a lesson to me to just go with the flow and know that Heavenly Father is in control. Of course, I don't know for sure that I would've been involved in it, but it definitely could've happened.

Last year when I broke my foot, it led to all sorts of blessings I never expected, one of which led to solving a huge problem I had and had recently fasted about. It's hard to explain, but I saw later why it happened.

What about you? I'd like to hear your stories.

:)

MorningStar

I have had many, and also i had the same excat one you did regarding the traffic thing, mine was on a trip going thru an interchange in bakersfield, couldnt remember which exit to take, said a silent prayer asking for guidance, felt extremally comfortable with the answer i received only to find myself about 20 minutes going the wrong direction, turned around,got back to interchange,and you know the rest of the story.

[MorningStar]

I have had many, and also i had the same excat one you did regarding the traffic thing, mine was on a trip going thru an interchange in bakersfield, couldnt remember which exit to take, said a silent prayer asking for guidance, felt extremally comfortable with the answer i received only to find myself about 20 minutes going the wrong direction, turned around,got back to interchange,and you know the rest of the story.

Have you found that you're a lot more patient when things like that happen to you now? If I go the wrong way, I wonder what might have happened if I hadn't. Sometimes I'll have something pleasant happen when things don't go as planned, like I'll run into a friend somewhere. That's always nice. :)