There shall be showers of blessings in disguise

I'm really beginning to realize that there are many blessings in my life that have been in disguise.  People I have "known" for years that I really didn't know at all.  Once I let myself get to know these people, they are a lot different than I thought they would be.  And it's a GREAT blessing having these people in my life.  There are parts of my life that I've considered a burden that I've started to see as a blessing and their former importance is disappearing and being replaced by things that are truly important.  I think some exciting changes are ahead...and I'm looking forward to the journey with the Lord by my side.