Evelyn asked Mrs. Threadgoode if she ever got depressed. Mrs. Threadgoode answered truthfully. “No honey, I cain’t say I have been lately, I’m too busy being grateful for His blessings—why, I’ve had so many blessings I cain’t even count them. Now, don’t get me wrong, everybody’s got their sorrows, and some more than most.” “But you seem so happy, like you never had a care in the world.” Mrs. Threadgoode laughed at the thought. “Oh honey, I’ve buried my share, and each one hurt as bad as the last one. And there have been times when I’ve wondered why the good Lord handed me so many sorrowful
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