My Hut is on Fire!! - A Better Way to Look at Trials & Tribulations

I try my best to remain upbeat and remember that God has a plan for everything but dang - sometimes it is really hard to do.  With so much going on in my life right now, a friend sent this story to me.  It really hit me in the heart and I hope it does the same for you...

My Hut is on Fire!
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island.  He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him.  Every day he scanned the horizon for help but none seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.  One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky.  He felt the worst had happened and everything was lost.  He was stunned with disbelief, grief and anger.  He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?"

Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island!  It had come to rescue him.  "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.  "We saw your smoke signal", they replied.

The Moral of this Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering.  Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground.  It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.

Learning Life Lessons From A Squirrel

Whew! Who knew that single life would be so exhausting (in a good way)?  Between Easter, birthdays, weddings, working up a book proposal, etc. I've had little time to breath much less post on my blogs.  But rest assured, I'm still here and still fighting.

Here's a perfect example of what life lessons you need to remember when going through a divorce - courtesy of some squirrels raiding the bird feeder in my back yard this week...

Set your goals and reach for what you want.  Sure it may have you over-extended but getting the prize is certainly worth it!

Life may twist you up in knots and leave you hanging by your toenails, but don't stop reaching for what you want.  Sometimes the "fight" makes it even more sweet.

Don't be afraid to call on friends to help you get through this time in your life.  A friend will bail you out of jail - a true friend will be sitting next to you in the cell saying "damn that was fun!"

And when all else fails, stare straight at your problems (or problem person) and say "F*$& You and The Horse You Rode in On"! It doesn't solve the issue but it sure makes you feel better!

Look for life's lessons in the simple things - it's amazing what you can learn from watching nature!
God Bless You!