So good to have other's feel the same way I do about D going into the Navy. Regardless of what I say to D, or what I send to D, Dick will have something to say about the information I give to her. When I mentioned a certain news article for her to read, she said "you can't believe everything you read on the internet" which told me she's been prepared for anything I can say. Only thing left for me is to pray, and find my own recruits who I know D will listen to. Which I've already started.....
Yesterday went to work, as usual. On my way, found one of my tires has been split, and about to blow. I made it work, and thought I'd just change that tire during my lunch hour. Got out there for my lunch, and someone slit that tire too. I know the spare was fine when I put it into the truck, I had just looked at it a week before, and checked it for air.
Luckily, the Saturn is popular where I work. One of the guys said here, borrow my spare to get home, and give it back when you have new tires. I am so blessed. Although, there isn't a place I can buy tires open today... first thing in the morning, I'll be getting another tire.
Now, the funny thing today, the farm hand, an older gentle man, who works for the guy who leases the pasture, came up to my door an asked if I needed a roommate... I held my tongue as I thought, I can't stand having neighbors, what makes you think I want a roommate? I didn't say anything, just stood there listening. He told me he'd split everything down the middle, and gave me this smile. I hadn't noticed his eyes before, or really anything about him, but have played with his puppy, who he takes everywhere he goes. I didn't respond to him, I know I'm rather rude... but then he said give it a couple of days to think about, and I'll be back to see what you have to say.
Before I'd allow anyone here, I'd do a complete check on his history.... but I did actually think about it for a bit. It would be easier for me to have the extra money... I have three other bedrooms in this house, and besides I'm only here long enough to sleep 4 days a week, so it's not like I'd have to put up with him a whole lot.
Then I got to laughing... well, someone around for those few things I need a guy for. Nah, not all, but it would be nice to have a handyman in this old farm house! Someone to trim those trees, and fix that lawnmower... I still can't get that tire off. To carry that 50 pound sack of dog food... that I once would just flip over my shoulder and carry in, that I now have painfully drag across the ground to get into the house. Hmmmm, I thought, it may not be a bad idea to have someone around here just to watch my tires...
I don't know... It's just funny I'm actually thinking of the advantages, but I'm pretty sure I'll just tell him no.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you.........
