Grateful for even the mean people. . . .

Today I have to go to an arbitration and defend myself against a client who is unfairly demanding a refund from me of legal fees paid to me. Her claim is for $44,000.00 on a case that she only paid me $2,000.00. How is that a refund? I dunno. But today practicing my program I have spent far too much time being angry at her unfairness and not enough time looking at what was my part in it. Okay I have to admit that I admired this client for a number of reasons. Instead of keeping her a client I tried to make her my friend. And when the friendship suffered the legal work suffered. This woman is incapable of friendship and she is lonely. I allowed my own ego to be stroked at her over-dependence upon me for friendship. So whatever the outcome, I am praying for her relief and happiness. I am praying for acceptance today of God's ultimate decision and that I should trust in his infinite wisdom. For these things I am grateful.