[verity]

"God never gives you more than you can handle."

Tripe!

[silent_jonny]

Tripe?

[buffyt]

We have had one bad thing happen to us since Oct. 2003. I was pleased that Bush won again. But other than that, every time I think I can't take any more, something bad happens. Like my planets are alligned against me this past year, and no I don't believe in astrology! Even Friday night, as I was getting ready to go to Houston to meet John O'Neill author of UNFIT TO COMMAND, at a big Republican Christmas party - my son totalled his car. He totalled one last Jan. In Oct. 2003 we had a house fire. In Aug. 2004 we were robbed $23K worth... etc. Friday my husband had a flu shot and had a severe reaction to it. These are just a few of the bad things that have happened to us in the past year. Of course MANY good things happened, too. I just feel like a black cloud has been following me for a year now. I was afraid I would jinx the presidential election. People were even telling me maybe I should support Kerry
so I wouldn't jinx Bush.
I keep wondering how much more God can give me to bear. But this couple and this little darling baby girl....
I will keep their troubles in mind next time I feel sorry for ME.

[phxaz]

"god never gives you more than you can handle"

and meanspirited.

[BunnySlippers]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm really surprised this was not known during tests while Tammy was pregnant.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

Why 'tripe'? If this little girl's dad can still proclaim his loyalty to God in spite of this, why would you think to dismiss it?

[closet freeper]

"God never gives you more than you can handle." Tripe!

I hear you. This one is off the charts. Either god does not exist, or he is incredibly cruel at times.

[jellybean]

"God never gives you more than you can handle."

Tripe!

God didn't promise that to you, so you needn't worry about it. It is a promise to those who trust Him.

[cyborg]

I agree.