I Believe In Tender Mercies

I believe in tender mercies. Sometimes they're so small that it almost makes me laugh, but I so appreciate them. I experienced one of these small miracles today. Sure, it's one that may make you laugh, and I can accept that, because I laughed too. But I also stopped and thought about how wonderful it is to have a Heavenly Father who answers unspoken prayers.

So, today at work I had an upset stomach all day. Nevertheless, I was starving!  The two didn't mix so well because when I went to eat my lunch, it just didn't sound good at all! I choked down parts of it, and enjoyed a bite or two, but I was still so hungry and nothing sounded good. Then, I remembered that I had been wanting spaghetti for the last couple of days. I don't know why! Spaghetti! It's not even that great. But I wanted it so bad. I kid you not, I honestly thought, "What I would not do for some spaghetti right now." But I was defeated, knowing that there was nowhere around where I could get any.

I finished up the rest of what I could for lunch and headed back to my office still feeling hungry and grumpy. I decided to stop by the break room on the way to get some hot chocolate, even though that didn't even sound that great. As I entered the small break room, and I KID YOU NOT, there was a massive tray of spaghetti with a sign on it that said, "Please help yourself!" Are you serious!? Yes!

I was so happy! I mean REALLY happy. I did help myself, and it was delicious. Then, I walked back up to my office chuckling to myself about the ridiculousness of what had just happened. And then I stopped to think, and although I was laughing somewhat at this point, and am still semi-laughing about this now, I honestly feel like I was blessed with spaghetti. I know we are blessed with the small things that we need, and it is just a sign that we are loved, and we are being looked out for.

Disclaimer: I won't judge you for laughing at this story, but you also have to admit--it's pretty cool.