More Blessings Upon Which to End the Year
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As I wake up this morning here, in California, I am thinking of all the good blessings that have come our way this week, and feeling a sense of true gratitude, and awe to the Almighty. This year, unlike those of the past two, many blessings have come to pass as we are getting ready for 5767. As I said, my daughter graduated college, she will receive her diploma, and for today, is doing well, thank G-d. Also, today, I was offered a job, doing the same work I am at the moment, but converting to an employee, with a 30 percent increase in salary, and benefits and retirement. And of course, my husband and I were able to go to Israel.
Yesterday, my fortune began to reverse, and change in a dramatic way. Coincidently, a dear woman, whom I met on this blog, send me some sacred books, including a Siddur and a book titled, Visions of the Fathers by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski. Also, yesterday, I sent in a prayer and a small donation to a Yeshiva. Coincidence, one may ask, acts of faith, cemented and demonstrated in great blessings, to be certain, one cannot know for sure. But what moments of light that descended upon me today, which, are so great.
This past year has had its painful personal moments for myself, others, and of course, for the State of Israel. The war in Iraq has been a diasaster. The war between Israel and Lebanon cost the Jews so many lives and so much money, and there the soldiers are still in captivity, with no resolution in sight. The Palestinianans elected a goverment led by Hamas who chose not to recognize the state of Israel, and connect themselves with those who want to see the Jewish State destroyed. And of course, the world continues with its own hostility towards Israel too.
For a change, for myself, this year 5766 is to end a year on such a positive, special note. May the coming year be filled with many blessings for you all, and may your lives be filled with light, kindness and joy. May it also be G-d's will, that there be tranquility and peace in Israel, and that the soldiers, Gilad Shalit, Ehaud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev be safely returned to their homes, and to their families.
Thank you for your minds.
As I wake up this morning here, in California, I am thinking of all the good blessings that have come our way this week, and feeling a sense of true gratitude, and awe to the Almighty. This year, unlike those of the past two, many blessings have come to pass as we are getting ready for 5767. As I said, my daughter graduated college, she will receive her diploma, and for today, is doing well, thank G-d. Also, today, I was offered a job, doing the same work I am at the moment, but converting to an employee, with a 30 percent increase in salary, and benefits and retirement. And of course, my husband and I were able to go to Israel.
Yesterday, my fortune began to reverse, and change in a dramatic way. Coincidently, a dear woman, whom I met on this blog, send me some sacred books, including a Siddur and a book titled, Visions of the Fathers by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski. Also, yesterday, I sent in a prayer and a small donation to a Yeshiva. Coincidence, one may ask, acts of faith, cemented and demonstrated in great blessings, to be certain, one cannot know for sure. But what moments of light that descended upon me today, which, are so great.
This past year has had its painful personal moments for myself, others, and of course, for the State of Israel. The war in Iraq has been a diasaster. The war between Israel and Lebanon cost the Jews so many lives and so much money, and there the soldiers are still in captivity, with no resolution in sight. The Palestinianans elected a goverment led by Hamas who chose not to recognize the state of Israel, and connect themselves with those who want to see the Jewish State destroyed. And of course, the world continues with its own hostility towards Israel too.
For a change, for myself, this year 5766 is to end a year on such a positive, special note. May the coming year be filled with many blessings for you all, and may your lives be filled with light, kindness and joy. May it also be G-d's will, that there be tranquility and peace in Israel, and that the soldiers, Gilad Shalit, Ehaud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev be safely returned to their homes, and to their families.
Thank you for your minds.
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