Ferrero Rocher (Mmmm good)

"What in the world could be inside?", I thought with amazement as a gazed upon the large box sitting in my office. As I opened the enormous shipment I was astonished to discover 12 cases of Ferrero Rocher chocolates -- over 570 pieces of chocolate. This tasty gift came from Elaine, a precious 84 year old woman from Munster, Indiana.

Last September a group of us had the privilege of spending two days cleaning out her home due to the two feet of water that invaded it during a citywide flood. As we were departing that fall afternoon, she gave us a half eaten box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. "It is the only thing I have to give you. Thank you so much -- you have saved my life."

Now, nearly five months later, I open the card that accompanied her gift. "I remembered how much you enjoyed these chocolates and I will never forget your generosity. Thank you" (paraphrased from Elaine's card).

Elaine reminded me that when everyone does a little much is accomplished. And when everyone does a little in Jesus name, much is accomplished for eternity.

Expired

I could not believe it!

As I tried to clock in at my part time job, I discovered that my driver's license was six days past its expiration date. Since my part time job involves delivering pizza, my amused boss just laughed and told me I could not work tonight. I thought in my embarrassment, "Whoever looks at their driver's license?" and "Why do you have to have your driver's license renewed so often?"
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As I settled in to have an unexpected, relaxing night with my family, I began to realized many things have an expiration date. Spoiled milk, moldy bread, and lapsed car insurance all occur due to the passage of its expiration date. Other things expire slower and without an date, but they spoil just the same. Business' that lack integrity, friendships without apologies, and eternal happiness without God are just a few of the most important.

God, the next time I accidentally sip on some chunky milk or endure the lines of the B.M.V., please remind me not to neglect what is most important ... You.