When all else fails, God doesn't

I am blown away when I stop to think about what a merciful and gracious God we have watching over us. I am so thankful to Him for always giving me another chance even though I don't deserve it. He has never failed me no matter how many times I have failed Him. I do not always understand His ways, but I know that they are higher than my ways, just as His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. He corrects me when I am wrong and draws me back to Him when I attempt to wander down dangerous paths. And sometimes He wisely allows me to experience the consequences of a life lived without seeking His guidance so that I may be reminded that a life without God at the center is a dark and lonely road.

He loves me enough to allow trials and tests of faith in my life and helps me to remember that the way I choose to handle them is much more important than the trial or test itself. He gives me understanding to know that any struggle I must walk through is His way of teaching me and humbling me and molding me into the person that I know He wants me to become. But He never leaves me to fight or suffer alone. He is always there that I may seek and rely on His comfort and strength during these times to see me through. And His Word reassures me that there is divine purpose in everything.

He never gives up on me even when I have given up on myself. He gives me the wisdom to accept His will for me and the understanding I need to work through discouragement and disappointments with a still hopeful heart. He sent Jesus to the Earth to die for all of my sins so that I may be happy and free to rest in His love forever. I have everything because I have Him. He is all that I need. He loves me as I am and I am thankful beyond words for the grace, mercy and unconditional love that He shows me every single day of my life. He brings me peace when I am anxious, comfort when I am hurting and strength when I feel I can't go on. He is the one true, unfailing constant in this life.

We have an amazing and awesome God!

"Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Tuesdays have become slightly more bearable

Those who know me at all know that I despise Tuesdays. Always have, always will. This much I have accepted. But I am always looking for ways to ameliorate, if even the tiniest bit, the inherent malaise that accompanies this most dreadful day of the week. Thanks to TBS, I have found a small, yet noteworthy remedy for the Tuesday blues. I recently discovered that the station is airing back-to-back episodes of The Office between 10 and 11PM every Tuesday. No matter how terrible my Tuesday might have been, it simply cannot end badly if I close the day with this show. This new programming has brought me some much needed Tuesday relief and I hope it will do the same for you.

Softee is no softie!

I was extremely pleased to be sent an am New York article this morning detailing how my beloved Mister Softee is putting the smack down on those hideous impostor ice cream trucks that circulate through the streets of NYC, as ubiquitous and unwelcome as the pigeons and rats, attempting to vend their subpar ice cream wares to a largely unsuspecting public and threatening to maim the impeccable integrity and reputation of the one and only Softee. Those who know me well know that I do not tolerate (nor have I ever) these shameless posers and their pathetic attempts at delivering the frozen awesomeness that can only be produced by the founding father of mobile soft serve as we so fondly know it. I realize that not everyone is as attuned to the myriad wonderful idiosyncrasies of the lovable cone-head as I am, so it was especially comforting to learn that formal efforts involving private investigators, lawsuits and the U.S. Marshals Service are in place to put the "freeze" on the shady vendors so that the true star of the streets can shine bright with no distractions. Long live Softee!

The Underdog Prevails!

I could hardly believe my eyes as I witnessed the 50-1 long-shot horse Mine That Bird come from dead last in a field of 19 to win the 135th Kentucky Derby this past Saturday. And not only did that scrappy little bargain horsie win, he blew the rest of those horses away. His win constituted the second largest upset in Kentucky Derby history. I love it! You should SO never judge a book by its cover. Beauty, size, prestige, net worth, famous trainers and fancy owners...guess all those things don't really mean crap if you've got talent and want something bad enough. Those with the most heart always win!

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He is risen!

But the angel answered and said to the woman, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell his disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you." Matthew 28: 5-7

Happy Easter!

Peeps + The Office = Killer Combination

Anyone who knows me at all knows that I love candy with a burning intensity that defies all worldy logic and understanding. And, to me, there is just no candy more exciting and fun and unique than Easter candy. My favorite Easter confection of all is the Peep. I cannot express the sheer ecstacy and exhilaration I experience deep down inside when I bite into that fluffy, sugary, little marshmallow creature with the tiny fake chocolate dot eyes. I love the way the sugar coating crunches against my teeth when I bite into one, I love the way it tastes so marshmallow-y and refined sugary and I love the way I feel after eating a Peep....all charged up and full of life, like I could run the New York City Marathon. I love seeing the huge displays of Peeps in stores, as well. I get so blissful to see row after row and shelf after shelf of nothing but Peeps...adorable chicks and bunnies in a cheerful rainbow of colors all living side-by-side in perfect harmony. Oh my gosh, how I love Peeps.

Anyone who knows me at all, also knows that I maintain a similar, unyielding obsession with The Office. That show just makes me super happy to be alive. I am so thankful that something as simple as a 30-minute TV program can put me in a good mood for an entire evening and erase all the problems of the day by making me laugh until my stomach hurts.

Soooooo, you wonder what the point of this post is. Well, I will tell you now. Did you know that there exists a situation in which these two seemingly unrelated, yet equally awesome phenomena, coexist? Yes, it is true. A heartfelt thanks goes out to my coworker (and fellow Office junkie) Dan for opening my eyes to this situation.

Click on the link below to be transported to a magical realm where people have recreated scenes from the show using Peeps. I can't believe that somewhere out there, there are people just like me...loving Peeps, loving The Office and actually making strides to bring them together. This is so wonderful to know.

http://www.officetally.com/the-office-peeps-contest-finalists

Spring Has Arrived!

I am thanking God today that winter is officially O-V-E-R. Is it just me or was it seriously like the longest, coldest, bleakest, snowiest, windiest, most relentlessly brutal and hideously unforgiving winter ever???

I don't think I have ever been so ready for spring and warmer temps in my entire life! I cannot wait for the glorious heat and sunshine to return in the coming months, even if it brings with it suffocating humidity and cringe-worthy bad hair days on my end. I am never complaining about hot, sunny weather again. Bring it on, Mother Nature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!