God, I need a bright spot!!

Well, today began cool & rainy. I don't have a rain jacket, so I made do with an old zip up hooded sweatshirt. It was warm & comfortable, and I made my way to work. I now am able to do my work alone, as I have my license back in a limited form, and don't need to rely on others to drive me around. The company was nice, but it's nicer to be back to what I'm accustomed to.
With all I am facing, I just had to ask for a bright spot - something to cheer me up today.
Kept waiting, waiting, waiting...
Then, following up the the phone calls & arrangements I need to make, I find out things are to happen differently than I had been told. Only one job allowed while on work-release, and probably no pet care, either.
GOD!!!! What more do I have to give up????? Am I still doing something wrong?? I am not Job, nor Joseph, and think it presumptuous to assume that I am being tested for my good intentions & faith! It's a nice thought, but it seems the very recognition would cancel out any goodness intended.
Ahh, too much thinking, I know - that's what everyone tells me, but my mind does not stop on a dime.
Perhaps I should try what "Malcolm in the Middle" and his brother Reese tried - hitting each other in the head with a big plastic baseball bat until the mind stops thinking. Hmm, maybe not.
Spoke to a friend on the phone, which helped calm me. Spoke to my mom later in the day, which caused me to see some silver linings in what's to come. Chatted with a friend as I was wrapping up checking my email & forums (and a certain blog) - that was the bright spot, I think. Don't know exactly why, but maybe that's how destiny works. People meet and for no apparent reason, "hit it off". I can certainly say I never have tired of talking with her - my friend from the other side of the world.
We chatted for a couple hours, which helped me forget a little of what I'm facing, and we spent some time remembering the things we used to send to each other - pictures, music, audio, twinkies - yeah, I remember buying them at the Family Dollar store now :) Huh, amazing they made it through customs - how did they survive the trip??
Well, thank you God, for friends, mothers, and gaomei - the gesture was much appreciated, and the bright spot was noted.
off to bed with a lighter burden...