Unthinkable . . .

There are some things that happen that just seem to leave you thinking . . . "no way" . . . "impossible" . . . "inconceivable" . . . or "unthinkable."  One of those things actually happened today when Peyton Manning was released and allowed to walk away from the Indianapolis Colts - the team that he resurrected and started every game for in his 14 year career.  The Colts are receiving nothing in return for the 4-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion . . . they have just said "thanks" and are moving forward with the production of new #12 jerseys with "Luck" on the back in anticipation of April's draft when they will select their next QB from Stanford.  While the possibility of this move has been talked about for a while, it still seems really weird now that it has actually happened - and ESPN is melodramatically milking it for every last drop.
Today's events have started me thinking about some other things that have happened that have left me thinking "no way" . . . "impossible" . . . "inconceivable" . . . or "unthinkable" . . . like:
- Brett Favre with a team other than the Cheeseheads - especially when he ended up in Purple ( and then with a purple ankle because the Saints were dirty - #bountygate )
- 41 years ago, a couple of 16 year old teenagers made a commitment, with the love & support of their families, to get married, and to raise their baby who was on the way . . . bet you can't guess who that bundle of joy was.  Against the odds, to this day, they have a blessed family to show for it
- Tracy said "yes" to me 21 years ago
- God has entrusted us with the 4 most amazing kids on earth
- our wonderful church allows me the privilege of ministering to the students & families of our community
- I get to work as part of a great church staff, and with a faithful team of studentLIFE leaders who are dear friends

The list could continue for quite a while . . . but I'll just skip to the biggest head-scratcher of all - and this is it . . . the fact that God humbled and sacrificed Himself for me (us), to "demonstrate His love" ( Romans 5:8 ) for me (us) so I (we) wouldn't have to remain separated from Him.

So, even though the "unthinkable" separation of Manning from Indy today is pretty big news . . . the biggest news of all time - God's unfailing, merciful and open-armed love is available for everyone - deserves the headline every day . . . and I'm so thankful that the "unthinkable" actually does happen.