Life is anything but boring in my strawberry patch! Tuesday night I transferred my Life Screening exam over to Hubby. He balked but I told him fasting for a morning test is good for you. Plus I didn't want to lose my money and I couldn't ask off from work.....again!!!
Wednesday night we had Bible study- remember on Revelation? In the middle of the study an older woman I'd never seen walked in and sat at the table and joined our study. Hallelujah! We are meeting the needs of the community. I thought about who might have asked her to come and I was thrilled that someone was doing some evangelism! About 10 minutes later another woman came in. She was a short little thing and obviously had a little harder life than the previous woman. The first woman looked to be in her mid-to-late 70's and had pearly white skin. Her hair was styled in pretty curls above her head- think 1960's. The second woman didn't look like she'd make it to 65 much less 70. Her skin was dark and leathery and she obviously put on her make-up with a brush and a dash- electric blue eyeshadow and rouge streaked across her cheeks. When she got close enough I smiled at her and she smiled back the biggest toothless grin. She went and sat at a different table.
Two woman visiting; two VERY different backgrounds. Jesus calls each and every one of us. Amen!
After the study, the second woman came over to Hubby and said "I come in and you just ignored me." I thought, he must have helped her in the past and that's why she was kidding with him. She asked him to come and talk to him. I continued with my gathering books and child and off I went. Rev. Hubby had a meeting after the study so he was surrounded by witnesses, er I mean, people. Come to find out, he had never seen her before.
Update to the story: the Session took a collection to feed this hungry soul and then when they found out she was homeless, they offered shelter at the nearest motel. A female member offered to drive her over to the motel and she looked at Rev. Hubby and said "You are just trying to get rid of me!" To me, warning bells should have been ding-donging in his head, but he agreed to drive her over to the motel! Oy Vey. I told Hubby the next time she wants to be driven somewhere, please call me and I'll drive with you or ask the church secretary to drive with you. You are not only protecting yourself but her too. Thankfully the female member drove behind them and was inside the motel the whole time. Thank you, Lord.
Moving forward: yesterday the Police Chief of our little rural town was in talking to the President telling him how prostitution was on the rise now that we have oil riggers and wind farm workers in our area!!!!!! Are you thinking what I'm thinking??
I think Rev. Hubby just paid for a red light district! LOL I'm kidding....I'm kidding. But the thought DID cross my mind. I've gotta be honest.
TGIF, Grainiacs. Oh and about the Lifeline Screening? I had to call and reschedule for me again because with all the excitement of the night before, Hubby just plain ole forgot about it! Looks like "tag"- it's my turn again.
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