A Few Random Thoughts

Carnitas are good! I gotta learn how to make ‘em

Talking with a lady at cooking class last week about retirement, God, the Bible, and she told me a story about struggles she has had in her prayer life. A story that really struck me was about her niece who was brutally raped as a junior in high school. From the rape she contracted Herpes, and got pregnant. She didn’t tell her parents about the pregnancy and had a back room abortion that scarred her (physically) for life. She cannot have children because of this. She looks back on this and tells people that if it never happened, she never would have raised her standards in men made as good of a life for herself. She is getting married in a couple of weeks to a what seems like a wonderful man. I told her that was the most amazing thing I have ever heard. Never had I heard anyone look back on something like that and make it a positive life changing experience.

Next cooking class is August 30th if anyone wants to join Vicki and I. Don’t get to cook, just watch the chef, ask questions and eat. The class is “Just Ribs”…we’ll be samping 4 different kinds of ribs, along with baked beans.

Why do major financial expenditures all seem to hit at the same time? In the last three days…have to check trailer wiring on my truck, refridgerator broke, and Vicki’s tires finally went out. Good thing it’s not raining, or my roof would probably start leaking.