Pop Rocks

POP ROCKS

Do you remember those little birghtly colored candy that came in a sealed pouch? As kids we would open them up, licking our finger and dipping it into the pouch pulling out a rocky cylinder to put in our mouths. What came next always brought laughter and a smile to our faces. And explosion of poping in our mouths you feel and hear. Some of us would put a handful of pop rocks in our mouths followed by a swig of various sodas.

Why am I writing about pop rocks? Well because it brings a smile to my face to think about it. DUH! :)

And, i was thinking about how it was a simple pleasure in life. Going out on the back portch into the hot sun to sit down with friends and eat our pop rocks, laughing together at the sound and sensation it brought. It was fun. Why not enjoy the simple pleasures in life more often. Even a nap as we are aging can be a simple pleasure. For some this is a grea time of pleasure.

I have two beautiful little girls. Gabby is 4 turning 5 on December 22nd. Gracie is 2 turning 3 on March 13th. One of the pleasures i have recently had is finding things I enjoyed doing, watching, eating, and playing with as a child and exposing them to the same things. I ordered the 80s show "Small Wonder" as part of their Christmas and recently gave them their first taste of POP ROCKS. They weren't the only ones laughing. My parents and wife were laughing at the expression that flew over their faces at the sensation they recieved as the hard brightly colored candy lay in their mouths. At our laughter combined with the sensation they began to giggle and laugh. So, I was thinking. Isn't this what Christ wants for us? I may be juvenile and considered a dreamer, but I believe that Jesus can't wait to play with us in Heaven. To walk with us and talk with us. I belive when I pray over my children at night that they have dreams of playing with the Angels in Heaven and Jesus that is what happens. Recently I prayed this prayer over both my girls as they slept. I glanced down at their faces as I pushed off the edge of the couch and was amazed. What was a sleeping face turned into a bright smile that would bring a tear of joy to any parent. Believe what you want. I know Jesus anshwered my prayer and while they were sleeping Jesus himself was playing with my girls as they slept!

Have a Pop Rock Day today!

Blessings,

Mike III AKA Big Daddy