How do you know God hears you? Try asking for cupcakes.
It was a lovely Wednesday afternoon and I was obsessing about cupcakes. Oh come now, I was completely in line with most up-to-date-PMS guidelines. No big news flash. For some reason, it didn't matter what I did, I simply couldn't help myself. I wanted cupcakes. I needed them. I must have them!
I trudged down the hallway of my home and contemplated cupcakes. When I blew out my hair, I pictured the perfect pink chiffon cupcakes. I folded towels and pondered french vanilla cupcakes with fluffy buttercream frosting. As I tossed a healthy green salad, I nearly dropped the bowl because I was so busy dreaming of dense, gooey... smothered in rich fudge cupcakes. Yes, babycakes, my obsession was full blown!
It didn't help much that I had just sent my dear friend Joelle, an order of scrumptious cupcakes from "Bangerang Bake Shop" for her birthday.
For at least a week prior, I was absolutely drooling over the photos! (Review of cupcakes to come, keep an eye out!) And unfortunately, the fact that she lives nearly 2,000 miles away from me, meant that there wasn't a chance I'd be eating those cupcakes. Not a chance. (Can you feel my pain here?)
"So why didn't you just make cupcakes!?" I hear you asking.
Oh honey, I did look up recipes for cupcakes...but little Jack was fussy, needy, grumpy and I truly had no time to bake, so the obsession had no choice but to linger and intensify. Finally, I did what a Diva with a completely fabulous Father in Heaven would do. I asked God for cupcakes! Yes indeed!
I told Him about my problem...aka, lack of cupcakes...and I asked Him if He could please send me some. This isn't the first time I've asked him for something crazy like this...read more HERE. And I just knew if there was a chance that I'd get cupcakes, it would be coming from that direction, because I wasn't telling a soul about my clearly out of control caloric compulsion.
The very next morning I got a call from my Diva friend, Tina. "Hey Jenn, can I come by and drop something off before you leave this weekend?" "Sure!" I replied. And I didn't ask any other questions because, frankly, Tina is the kind of friend who is forever dropping off...the most thoughtful goodies at just the right time in a person's life. She's just that way! A Diva who LOVES to give to others.
When my doorbell rang, I was deep in the throws of pile upon pile of
laundry and packing suitcases. And I had almost forgotten, but not quite, my request for cupcakes. As I sprung the front door wide open...there she stood, with one stunning chocolate cake in hand!
Now Divas, I stood there for a moment just staring and then...as if hit in the back of the head by God's own hand, I 
stuttered..."OHHHH my word T, I totally asked God for cupcakes yesterday and look what you just brought me!!" Let's not get caught up in the fact that it was a large cake here...this is the equivalent of no less than 2 dozen cupcakes...and its presence in my house was a gigantic surprise! "Tina! I can't believe you brought me a cake!" And from there, it was girl chatter. You know the kind. Fast, furious and filled with much needed laughter.
Choosing to be succulent, I stopped working immediately and together, we made a memory moment! We took out the china plates and the silverware...the special "For Company" napkins...we made a big pot of rich
black coffee and took down the matching china coffee cups from the cabinet. Very deliberately, lest you should wonder, we sliced two very large pieces of the chocolate cake with rich fudge and fresh strawberries layered in the heart of each piece. And there two divas sat, laughing, eating cake and laughing some more!
You should know, this sparkely girl also brought me gifts...seriously! As if the mere idea of a big chocolate cake wasn't enough?! Oh that Tina! She had found three fabulously artsy hat boxes (that I LOVED instantly)! Inside 
each Ms. T had tucked scrumptious goodies that any PMSing or non-PMSing Diva would love. There were note pads, a journal, perfume and coffee magnets, bath salts and lip balms and the biggest Chocolate bar a girl could ask to receive! And to top it off...yes...I know how can you top all this? Tina handed over her latest Diva find.
The "Diva Cooking" cookbook! Oh honey...you've GOT to see this treasure trove. Its like candy for the eyeballs. Really! Colorful pages, and recipes that make you feel the need to explore your culinary capabilities. Yes indeed. Who knew that Divas had a cookbook?
And there are two in the series! Eh hm, need a good birthday gift idea for that Diva friend? Well there ya go babycakes...there ya go!
Tina and I had such fun looking through the cookbook, that we've decided to have a "Diva Cooking" meal together...we will each pick two recipes and cook for each other with kids and hunky hubbies in tow...its like co-op eating for families. Or just indulging as Diva's, take your pick!
So there you have it. One story about a BIG answer to a little girls strange prayer request for cupcakes! Can I just say, I love that God knew how much I really wanted cake...and that He knew just the person, my friend Tina, who would be willing to bake it and bring it!
God does care about even those silly things we can obsess about at times. Simply put, He totally cares. Ask Him. Go ahead. I dare you to ask Him for something that will brighten your day. And Tina...your life totally glorifies Him. When I grow up...I wanna be just like you! I just love ya sista.
(feeling fully grateful!)
My goodness girl! I am speechless. A little kindness for my friend in need; and I am feeling so rosy from the beautiful sentiments. I am blown away by the luscious words pouring off this page. You amaze me and can I say you have limitless abilities to WOW the writers' community.You keep on dishin..I love it and I will continue to be a blessing. I thoroughly dig it! I will also make sure that my God knows all the things I am in need (and want) for. He provides, doesn't He? And amazingly bigger than we think to begin with!
Posted by: Tina | May 15, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Tina,
I have heard such wonderful and fun things about you! Your cake and goodies sound fantastic and I wish I could have been there with you guys being succulent and laughing and being GIRLIE!! He he.
Posted by: Joelle | May 15, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Oh you are just making me drool at those cupcakes jenn! :)
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | May 16, 2008 at 12:03 AM
That Tina friend of yours is so pretty! She sounds like a WONDERFUL person and a truly great friend to have. I am not a big cake lover but those juicy Strawberries look good! ;0)
Posted by: Michelle Romo | May 16, 2008 at 01:29 AM
Well, as I read your post I did ask as you requested: ask God for something. I asked Him to refresh me and give me a joyful spirit today. As He would have it (and you) I read your post on Gratitude. What a blessing! Just what this semi-depressed but has everything she ever prayed for Stay at Home Mom could ask for. Just reading your posts makes me realize how I am just getting through days and not living them as He intends. THANK YOU!
Posted by: Jackie | May 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I saw you on kirtsy... and clicked over, because hey, God always delivers. and I love cupcakes too! :)
Posted by: Joscelyne (Joscie) Cutchens | May 16, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Great post Jenn. God does care about the little things we love in life. He knows every thought and intent of our hearts and even how many hairs are on our heads. Wow what an amazing God He is.
Your friend Tina sounds like a wonderful person. You both are so blessed to have each other. ;)
Posted by: MuDiva | May 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I can tell you right now that Bangarang Cupcakes (formerly Fat Daddy Bakeshop) are the BEST THINGS EVER!!! I've been ordering them for several months now and they are divine. Sent from heaven! =D
God usually acts in mysterious ways. =D
Posted by: castocreations | May 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM