Sorry. I've been lazy. I cannot believe it has been over a month since I last updated this page. I will commit to my reader out there somewhere that there will be a substantiver article here sometime this week.
How easy it is for our possessions to take ownership of us! Meet my most recent master. Above is an '81 Honda CB750 that I bought to save some money on gas (the fact I love to ride motorcycles didn't hurt either). Over the last few weeks however, this tool I purchased to help balance the family budget had become an all consuming nightmare that had subtly taken the time, money, and effort that used to go to other things. The truth of the situation finally hit me this last Friday when I used half of my day off to try and figure out why in the world it only wants to run on three cylinders instead of four, while my family was inside the house spending the time we had together by themselves. What an incredible waste! This motorcycle had become my master instead of my servant. Happily, we ended up going to the beach and had a great time together (my family, not the motorcycle). Even though we know better, sometimes we take our eyes off of what is truly important and become absolutely focused on something that matters not one bit in eternity. It is selfishness, and I admit it and repent of it. Again.
Our family began homeschooling today. My next post will explain how we got there.
2 comments:
Wow, what a surprise when I saw the Phone guy on the top of my blog list this morning. Anytime you need some help with motors and stuff, you know who not to call...
Good luck with homeschooling! It's funny, I've been the big advocate of it and this year, you are homeschooling and I'm sending my kids off to school! Thank goodness I have a cheapier alternative than you do! Best of Luck with homeschooling! It's hard work but so rewarding!! As I'm sure you already know, your beautiful wife will need you more than ever! I know you'll be a great support! :)
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