Macaroni and Cheese

As a child, I never much liked macaroni and cheese. In my family, even in my culture, that was almost a sin.

When I became an adult, I realized that it was not the dish itself, but it was the sharp Cheddar cheese that I hated. However, there was no other way to make it, or so I thought.  I found ways to make it using other cheeses that I liked, Mozzarella, Colby, mild Cheddar, and so on. I am proud to say that my macaroni and cheese is just heavenly, although, little old ladies must be shaking their heads in disbelief. How does one make macaroni and cheese without sharp Cheddar cheese? There is just no way it can be good.

As I discovered with macaroni and cheese, there are many different ways of doing things in life. There are different cultures, and different beliefs. We as human beings have to be at peace with the differences of others. God has created us to be unique and special individuals. I am reminded of the scripture that says, in my father’s house there are many mansions there. Why not just one mansion for all?  It sounds as if God is accommodating and respecting our differences even in heaven, as we must on earth.

copyright 2011 L. S. B.