From Painful Poo to Pleasant Peace...

Life sure is a funny thing. But sometimes I think that I'm the one getting laughed at. And rightfully so I guess. This week I was reminded just how grand my capacity to be dumb really is. And, though laughter is not the first emotion to find its way out when life takes you for a loop, thanks to the grace of God from which a peace unlike any other is poured out upon his children (including me thankfully), laughter does always seem to be the last one standing. And so today I laugh at the growls and grimaces of yesterday in the hopes of a pleasant smile for tomorrow.

In the midst of all that goes on I have noticed something about myself...maybe you can relate. I noticed that of all the tools that God has given me to use for his glory - my hands, feet, mouth, heart and mind - I can turn off everyone except my mind. It runs non-stop. And its not like I want it to. Don't get me wrong, I love to think and ponder over things - things both important and trivial - but some days I long to find that "off" switch hidden away somewhere. It can be tiring. Thankfully, I know that I'm not alone in this. A number of my close friends have shared the same frustrations with me about tireless little motors running up top of their heads too. It's funny to me, if only my legs and arms would work that hard - my pants would definitely fit a little better. But then again, I can control those arms and legs, and we all know just how awesome we humans are at being disciplined! *wink*

So, in the midst of the turmoil and strife that life has to offer...that frustrating glob of crap that somehow seems to pile up on you out of nowhere, please remember that you're just one good laugh away from a good nights rest. In lieu of that I would like to dedicate a poem that I recalled earlier today from my childhood to all of you out there who feel like the dumps of life are just piling up all around you. Please feel free to recite this aloud and wade through the mess to have a laugh or two on me.

"Here I sit, same as ever...

Took a dump, pulled the lever...

Toilet clogged...

Water flowed...

Look out world, its a mother load!"

And, amen.