09 July 2008

09 July 2008 – Wednesday

Worked in the yard – mainly pruning and weeding – until it was time to get cleaned up so we could go to SL to pick up the boxes from Indonesia. Before we went to Cindy’s we stopped at Little America and had a nice lunch. As I paid the bill I realized that it was 2/3 of a month’s wages for some members in Central Java. Serving there has given me a different perspective on the cost of things – at least things that are not really needed. We could have had a very nice lunch in Indonesia for 20% of what we spent today. We could have had filling lunch for half of what I tipped the waitress.

After lunch we went over to Cindy’s. I walked around the yard and noticed all the great plants that they have. I am jealous of their lavender plants. They are much better looking than mine. We had a nice talk until it was time to go see ‘Walle’ with them. It was an interesting movie with a great story and little dialogue. I enjoyed it but wondered how young children and teenagers would think it was worth watching.

We left for home right from the Gateway Mall and made decent time even with the start of rush hour traffic. I took a book out and just sat under the oaks reading until the light started to fade.

It was a nice day but I need to get busy doing something spiritual. I am becoming too comfortable just doing what I want and avoiding responsibilities.



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