“I asked for strength
and I got wind and rain to make me strong.
I asked for calm seas
and I got storms to give me confidence.
I asked for security
and I got fears to face to give me courage.
I asked to be taken care of
and I got challenges to make me self-reliant.
I asked for success
and I was given opportunities for significance.
I asked for wealth
and I got the rewards of service.
I received nothing I wanted but everything I needed.”
– Michael Josephson (adopted)