12-26-2007
In Which I Justify My Purchase
By RenaeI am cheap thrifty. Always have been. But when my husband lost his job way back in May, I wondered if my frugality would be enough of a contribution to the family finances. Thankfully, temporary work, a few cleaning jobs, and providential gifts from friends bumped us along until my husband found a full-time job.
The bills are paid on time, but we still do not have extra money for frivolity. So why did my husband agree to buy me a potter’s wheel?
- My kiln is empty.
- It was an excellent deal.
- Because of the price, it can be sold without a loss.
- It is a tool that will last many years.
- The possibilities are undeniable.
This gift is an investment in me. My dreams are valuable, and one that laid dormant for years is beginning to take shape.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father… James 1:17
Update: I am cheap and stubborn. Gathering laundry this afternoon, my lower back wrenched in agonizing pain. Because this is a new experience, I attribute it to working on pottery even though I knew the table was not high enough. Usually, my determination pays off, but not this time. Walking, laying, and sitting are tolerable, but bending is beyond my pain tolerance. Hopefully, I can add patience to my list of characteristics before I kill myself.
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