Say it isn't so ...

Friends, there's been a lot of disturbing news this week. From the ailing economy with increasing job-losses, to the crass attitude of the American Peanut Corporation; to the tragic plane crash in New York - join me in praying for those families. It's been a rough week.

But today I read some news that has me shaking in my pretty pink socks: "Some scientists say that it's possible that chocolate could one day be in short supply ... even extinct!"

Please have mercy, Jesus, and save our chocolate supply! Afterall, shortbread can't help us through a massive recession. Cobbler can't help us forget our troubles. And how else will we deal with PMS or menopause?

First unsafe peanuts, and now perhaps no chocolate either?? That means no more Reese Cups. This is bad.

Without chocolate, what will Forrest Gump compare life to?

Without chocolate, what dessert will be the feature of restaurant menus everywhere? "Death by Key Lime" just doesn't have the same appeal.

Here is a link to the article that explains why we could lose our worldwide chocolate supply. I can't even believe I had to type that sentence.

Maybe those Left Behind authors are right ... maybe this is another indication that the end times could be right about the corner! If that's the case, I can breathe a little easier - because once we're living with Christ (and not just in Christ on this side of eternity), there will be no more tears, no more financial crisis, no more PMS, and no more plane crashes or death. Life there will be sweeter than any piece of cocoa, cream and sugar could ever be.

Meanwhile, if you are lucky enough to receive some chocolate today - or buy it on sale at massive discount tomorrow - SAVOR IT, girls. Because nothing material lasts forever.

I'm enjoying some chocolate today and thanking my eternal God for life's little temporary pleasures. Happy Valentine's and have a sweet day! ~ R