WHERE'S THE BEEF?

In all the times I have ordered food for catering and picked up food for special events, etc. I never had to worry about the minuscule details. This past week I had put together a food order for a special party that took place yesterday. Before the party had even begun, I felt like I had just ordered from an employee in a drive thru lane and I had to double check my bag before leaving. On my way to the party I had received a phone call from the host to learn that the catering service provided the bread, but not the meat that went in the bread to make the sandwiches we had ordered (Was there a miscommunication somewhere?) nor did they provide any eating utensils or napkins. I couldn't believe it. After humble apologies and a bit of chasing around we were able to remedy the situation before too many guests arrived. Ugh! I was embarrassed to say the least. As I sat at the table cutting the croissants with a butter knife (try that sometime) I took a moment to analyze the situation. I certainly learned a few lessons from this fiasco; lessons that will provide my future hosts with a sense of peace before his/her event. This would include how many people are involved in your catering request ( as I had talked with three different staff members at three different times, who obviously didn't communicate to each other) and another is to make a thorough, detailed form that lists important items. This list I will have in front of me when making phone calls of this nature. This list should include things like, "Do you provide eating utensils and napkins? Does the beef come with those sandwiches?" (sigh) Fortunately, the guests didn't know what had happened and the event continued on without any further mishaps. I am a woman of strong faith, and this situation reminded me of the God I put my trust in. I am so glad that I can count on Him to care for every detail of my life and I don't have to say, "And don't forget...!" because I know He has it all under control. As organized as I know I can be, I also realize that in my humanness I can get distracted from time to time, and God knows that about me. He is sure to provide for EVERY need even when I miss it...right down to the minuscule details. "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (NIV)