As some may know, my parents are in St. Louis and have been gone for almost a week. With them went my sisters, leaving me behind. This worked out ok for an AP test that I had to take Thursday, plus the added work responsibilities I have had at Subway as of late. So, I got a week to try my hand at the bachelor's life. And well... it went well, with only two exceptions.
Being home alone since last Tuesday has been an experience. For starters, my diet changed. Instead of sandwiches for lunch, and Mom's home-cooking for dinner, I got into the routine of a very late breakfast of cereal, then snacks at work, and something small for dinner. This worked ok for a few days. Saturday though, was an adventure. After getting to work slightly late because of an alarm clock mishap, I had an overall good day. I got home and killed a few hours, then got hungry. I took a Salisbury steak frozen dinner out of the freezer and cooked it up. The meat itself was good, but the side dish didn't taste so good. About two hours later, my stomach agreed. I fell asleep on the couch "watching" TV, and when I woke up, was sick. It was around 8:30, and I called Mom and Dad to let them know I was sick and going to bed. I am glad to say that before I even fell asleep, God had healed me! I felt fine. I set my alarm correctly to go to music practice at church the next morning.
Sunday at church was awesome! Both first and second services worship was real. God was moving and touching lives. Phil spoke a good message on wisdom, and the time in Romans in sunday school was good, even if with many rabbit trails. That afternoon, a couple from church (Jerry and Vickie Williams) invited me over for a true home-cooked, Texas meal. It was delicious! I spent a few hours with them, just talking and visiting. Jerry and Vickie run Home of Family Warmth, and I have been able to get to know them and have many sisters-in-Christ thanks to the great work they are doing.
Then today was get-ready-to-leave day. I did the yard work, and was amazed when I got it done before noon. Thank you Lord! Today it was in the 90s here. I had done everything remaining on my list except the dishes. I remembered them as I was watching a movie, so I put in soap and started the washer. An hour or so later, when the movie was over, I got up to get a drink, and was greeted by a lake of suds on the kitchen floor. Thank God that it didn't make as big a mess as it could have! Also, I am thankful that I remembered an old shop-vac. I found it in the garage, plugged it in, and it worked! I vacuumed up the suds and water as best I could, then finished cleaning with a mop, rinse water and a bucket. The dishes have been rinsed again and are now drying. The floor is clean, and I have 3 small things on my to do list that can only be done tomorrow morning before I leave. Oh yeah, I fly out tomorrow from San Antonio to catch up with the rest of the family. So for tonite, these have been my adventures of the week, and I am signing off!
Learning something new every day.
Aaron
