So, I finally have a car. About a week ago I got a call from Brandon saying that Glynn had possibly hooked me up with a car. Well, a week or so later, I now have a car. It's a '93 Lumina, with 92,000 miles on it, new wheels and brakes, and in pretty good condition for its age. I spent fifteen hundred on it already, but it's gonna be a bit more before I'm done, since I have to give to Caesar what is Caesar's. But, still, a very good price.
So the car was fifteen hundred was the price, but I only had five out of the fifteen. So I thought that I was just gonna pay the owner the other thousand later, when my CD (of a thousand) matures on June fifth. But, instead, Glynn has paid the extra thousand, and I will be paying him back when the CD matures. I know that doing it this way isn't really that different from paying the owner later, but it still feels so wrong. My entire life with Ida, we have lived on borrowed money, and I hate it. I never want to be like that. So, I make it a point to never borrow money. And now this happens, and I didn't even realize it until it was already in the works. I almost would have preferred waiting the extra ten or so days, just so I could pay up-front. Every time I think of money, I think of Ida, and what the Lord has to say about it. "Neither a borrower nor a lender be." And just thinking of that makes me feel queasy any time borrowing money comes up. Giving money is one thing, and we are commanded to assist each other in times of need, but borrowing is completely different. Anyways, this has just been weighing on me, and I will be so happy to have the whole thing behind me when I pay him back.
So, since I have a new car, two things have to happen. One, it has to get a name. I've done that, and her name is Jasmine. Number two, is that I have to have photos taken. But, I am missing a critical part, in order to take photos. I need a girl that will pose on the car while I take photos. So, when I went in to Arlington today, we went by Sarah (B)'s workplace, to see if we could coerce her into doing it. She said that she would (I think), but we need to catch her when she's not at work, so she can do it in her bathing suit. So, next time I go to Arlington, I may have her pose for my photos, if I don't already have the photos done. I think I may ask the other Sarah if she would be up for it, since those are the only two girls that I think would even slightly consider it.
So, ya know how I have been saying how much I need to talk to Thomas about Christ? Well, last night I had the perfect chance. He spent the night here, and we stayed up late, hanging. But, I forgot. Gosh, I feel so bad that I would forget about it. I really need to talk to him. It's almost like the devil was whispering in my ear to forget it, that it didn't need to be done. But, next time I will do it. Gosh, I need prayer on this one, that I can finally talk to Thomas about our Lord.
In completely unrelated news, my sister is getting married! (Note: The explanation point is not an explanation point of joy.) Shar has known this guy, John, for about five months, and when he proposed to her two nights ago, she said yes. I see no up-side to this. He's already gotten in trouble for drinking and driving (and again on the night he proposed!), he's jealus of me and Thomas (the brothers for crying out loud!), he is boring, and they have only just met! Most importantly, he's boring! But, the wedding isn't for at least a year, so I hope that in that time either they will realize the mistake, or things can get better. But, it's not gonna work out the way it is. (Sis is so crazy…)
I've had a late night at work, and an early morning with Thomas, so I am gonna go to sleep. G'night.
Cast
- Me: The fun and energetic male lead
- Brandon: The wise and resourceful contact in the Church
- Glynn: Another wise and resourceful contact in the Church
- Caesar: The representation of the "Man," or government
- Ida: The mother who even now lives below poverty, depending on others
- Lord: The great Father in heaven, creator of us all
- Jasmine: The brand new car (to the male lead at least)
- Sarah (B): Possible car model number one
- Sarah (S): Possible car model number two
- Thomas: The non-believing friend, in need of light in his darkness
- Shar: The silly and impulsive sister, in need of direction
- John: The woo-er of said sister
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