Lesson Learned...

I just wanted to take a detour for a second and tell you about a lesson I learned yesterday.

I recently purchased a laptop computer (refurbished) from Buy.com. I had to send my computer back because the audio was messed up. If you don't know me, I am thrifty a.k.a. cheap. I took the laptop to a nameless shipping store and asked them to package it up for me. I was thinking it would be about $10, $15 at the most. I got the bill just for packaging it up and it was $25! Keep in mind, this did not include the shipping cost.

The Box- $8.50
The packaging materials (peanuts, bubble wrap etc.)- $8.50
The service for packing- $5.50
Taxes- $2.50
Total- $25

Bottom line: Package your stuff yourself before you send it off, to quote my illustrious grandfather, "it's a poor way to serve the Lord" to pay someone else to do it. I paid your tuition so you don't have to.

Expelled Last Night

A few of us got together over at Scott's house and watched Expelled.

It was a good time of fellowship and Scott is still doing well. One of the most helpful things was hearing from Scott how he has been sustaining his soul during the past week.

Scott ministered to Clif, Adam and me. I love having brothers with whom to walk through afflictions.

Scott is going back to Greenbrier today with his parents.