What can I say? Some days, you get double blessings, and some days, you don't. I was so surprised a couple days before Mother's Day to have a double delivery of flowers. They were absolutely beautiful: pink tulips, and deep purple Siberian iris. I felt guilty for enjoying them so much! Funny how little things can brighten one's world, and similarly, how small things can sometimes cloud your well being. Most days, I feel so blessed! I have a wonderful husband, three wonderful children, two of which have married great spouses, and six of the greatest grandchildren imaginable. Even 3 great grand-dogs! They all love one another, and are very happy to see each other. But there is never a bag of popcorn without one burnt or over-cooked piece, is there? It can affect all the other wonderful flavors that are melded into that one bag. It doesn't happen right away most times, but as the heat causes all those kernels to burst, that one tiny piece just damages the rest. That one piece looks the same as the others at first, and smells the same, but as it smolders, the effects of its being becomes apparent. It interferes with the savory smells and rich tastes that await us. Even the slightest contact can cause considerable damage. Lord, I ask that you take that damaged, foul smelling particle out of the bag, so that no further damage can be done. I trust that You can do this. In the meantime, give us grace to know how to avoid its impact.
