Unanswered Prayers....

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers

The lyrics to this old song have been running through my head lately.  Ash and I have been pondering the blessings and joys of our current life, and what might have been. Back before my handsome doctor became a doctor, he applied for every job that he came across; however the position he REALLY wanted was a residency at a clinic in Seattle.  It seemed perfect for him, and we would be able to remain in the city where we had become comfortably complacent.  In an ironic twist of events, Ash's closest friend was given the residency instead.  It was difficult to not become bitter about this situation; I admit that more than once I gave in to thoughts about "what should have been."  However, another job presented itself and we moved in that direction.... and ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska!

It is precisely moments like these that make me realize that God's ways are truly higher than my ways. He amazes me.  

Our life is an amazing journey of blessing following blessing.  I am encouraged, stimulated, surrounded by new friends, and totally shaken out of my complacent apathy.  Ash is in the wondrous place of truly loving his steady but flexible work, surrounded by talented co-workers, given room to grow and the ability to be incredibly successful.  Looking back at the positions we would have been filling if we did "what was right in our eyes," it is easy to see how stagnant and discontent we would have been.  We now realize what God knew all along... that we are exactly where we are supposed to be. What an incredible and awesome discovery! 

Do you have any unanswered prayers that you are thankful for?