So many challenges in life today, so many chances to give up; to bemoan the things that are happening in this world.
There are so many things that we could focus on that seem terrible as they are happening. Sometimes God's greatest gifts are events that we perceive as horrible as they are happening. Many times they are things that are happening to open doors that need to be opened. OR to close doors and remove obstacles so new people, opportunities can make their way in the crevices of your life.
My middle daughter Katie(who incidentally loves that position in the family of three girls) dated a guy for years and they worked at the relationship and hung on; long after there were signs that their reason was over.
After a period of grieving she started hanging around with a young man that she has known forever. And they have grown closer and closer and are enjoying a very healthy relationship.
Aww..a blessing in disguise came with so much pain...and ended as a gift!
What is happening in your life?
What seems like an insurmountable mountain?
Look at the past and all of the challenges that brought gifts out of the rubble.
Your challenges right now? They are temporary glitches - with gifts wrapped inside. Rest in that truth.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
I'll stop just for a minute...
I spent the afternoon at Cash 'N Carry in Nashville. I have been checking out foodservice suppliers as a possible sales opportunity. After all, I did work for one years ago.
Having a great time perusing the aisles with the #10 cans of fruits and vegetables, the large bags of frozen foods, and paper goods, I purchased a large bag of chocolate chips and a bag of frozen bread dough.
On the way home I was feeling like I would like to see a friend or two so I stopped in at the local Panera, an office to so many people. I spotted my friend, Carlos, who I had not seen for so long. We hugged, grabbed a cup of coffee, and sank in the comfy chairs to catch up on life.
After an hour I hopped back in my steamy car to head home, only to look at the passenger seat and see my bag of chocolate chips that had turned into one big chocolate chip. Then I looked at the bread dough that had risen in the plastic bag, and saw that it was ready to bust out of the bag.
I sat in the car and started to laugh. I had only bought two items and they had either melted or risen. I guess when the temp is 97 degrees, nothing is going to stay in its original state.
I could not wait to call my sister, Joann, and share my mishap with her. This was just one of those things that ended up just being a good story.
Having a great time perusing the aisles with the #10 cans of fruits and vegetables, the large bags of frozen foods, and paper goods, I purchased a large bag of chocolate chips and a bag of frozen bread dough.
On the way home I was feeling like I would like to see a friend or two so I stopped in at the local Panera, an office to so many people. I spotted my friend, Carlos, who I had not seen for so long. We hugged, grabbed a cup of coffee, and sank in the comfy chairs to catch up on life.
After an hour I hopped back in my steamy car to head home, only to look at the passenger seat and see my bag of chocolate chips that had turned into one big chocolate chip. Then I looked at the bread dough that had risen in the plastic bag, and saw that it was ready to bust out of the bag.
I sat in the car and started to laugh. I had only bought two items and they had either melted or risen. I guess when the temp is 97 degrees, nothing is going to stay in its original state.
I could not wait to call my sister, Joann, and share my mishap with her. This was just one of those things that ended up just being a good story.
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