Joseph's ancient vehicle got a flat tire.
Which was, like, the best news that G has ever received - Obviously.
The repair plan included using a hand pump to fill the tire enough so that Joseph could drive to the shop.
Which was, like the best news that G has ever received - Again - Obviously.
G shadowed Joseph closely through each step of the process. He insisted on "helping" with the pumping. Starting with "Let's carry da pump together!"
One of my favorite quotes from this Spring Break was hearing Joseph tell G: "Ok, G. We'll take turns. But my turn is going to be a little longer than yours because I'm older than you."
Thank goodness for Joseph's patience.
If you've been around a while, you may know that after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, I began fasting from coffee. I calculated how much money I might spend on coffee each year. I was able to survive without coffee for a year, and then I got to donate that money to a ministry that's doing smart work in Haiti.
I also got to have a crazy, all-out, coffee-guzzling 40-day JUBILEE at the end of that year.
After my beloved Jubilee, I began my 2011 fast. That was a hard one. Surprisingly, it got more difficult as the year went on. You may notice that I didn't write about this one. I wanted coffee.
Anyway, I made it. The fast ended Friday. I was finally able to break out my amazing birthday present
For real. My friend obviously loves me. Tortured me for 4 long months. But loves me.
And I love coffee.
The gift was extra terrific since G was recovering from surgery on Friday, and I wasn't able to get out to a true Jubilee location.
(Starbuck$: Did you miss me?)
That all changed yesterday.
Time to return to work.
The babysitter arrived early.
Our local coffee shop has a drive through.
It was meant to be.
Oh - steamy cup of wonderfulness! Into my cupholder you go.
I pull out & through the parking lot &
"He's gonna..." CRASH
SERIOUSLY ... MR. I-GOTTA-ZIP-OUT-OF-THE-DRY-CLEANER ... WAS IT WORTH THE RUSH?!?!?
Which concludes the story of yesterday's car accident.
But still leaves the bigger spiritual questions hanging. Does God not want me to drink coffee? Or is it a sign that I should have taken the time to walk into Starbuck$? Or that I should have been content with my fabulous home brew? So many deep questions to ponder.
One moral I'm sure of: Coffee tastes good, even while at the police station.
Welcome to Jubilee 2012.
Today's topic is Unexciting Usage of Vacation Time
Q: What can one do when they're using up all of their vacation time on eye surgeries?
A: They could get into a car accident on the way to work. Using vacation time while waiting for the police provides a different way to get rid of lots of vacation time. And it can be quite exciting.
I hope you've enjoyed today's topic. Come back soon for more helpful hints. I seem to have a way with them, don't I?
Disclaimer for my mother: No persons were injured in the development of this helpful hint. G was not in the vehicle. My car is perfectly driveable, although the police officer assures me that there's over $1,500 damage. And - most importantly - it was not my fault!
