I was glad to make church this morning. The forecast was rain and the clouds agreed. Still after prayers and a coffee I loaded Madigan’s box onto the Vespa and put him in. Then we had a spirited ride to St. Barnabus arriving just after a young woman who was late as we were. Madigan had a poop which was very bless in the church yard and I cleaned it up.
Sharon Solomons was covering for Emily. She was in the midst of her sermon on money and God. You can’t serve both at the same time said Jesus.
Matthew 6.24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other or you be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Matthew was written in Greek and the Greek word for money is Mammon.
Mammon is personified as a rival of God or ‘false God’. The Jewish word for money “Kesef’ silver is ‘neutral.’ Wealth becomes an idol if prioritized over God.
I have been concerned about the debt I have with the bank for the motorhome which seems a right decisions. I prioritized the spiritual over the material. I think of myself as a spiritual being living in a material world. I am a child of God. Sober I felt my material anxiety lift but that was only in the last days. All my life I have trusted in God but felt that I was so down it did look like up. I felt deeply betrayed by my wife and the addicts around her and me and my own dependence on smoke and drink. I separated from that ‘world’ of ‘mammon’ then and returned through poverty again to wealth. Today I am poor by the standards of my cohort ,all those with pensions and houses and wealth but I am okay . I call myself ‘trailer trash’ at times but really I’m a Gypsy and the journey with the birds is a joy that keeps me well in this world.
Madigan became interested in the girl behind me getting pets from here and later from deacon Neil Seedhouse. Martha told a lovely story of Helen who’d been with us till last year. I felt home a bit but didn’t stay for coffee fearing rain. I detoured from the ride home to Rona and bought an electric heater to replace the one that up and died a few weeks past. The electric heat is less expensive than propane. Winter is coming on.
I’d banged my neighbours side with the corner of my Starlink setting it up. I’d immediately knocked on his door and he wasn’t home then in the intervening time I’d considered not telling him as the cost could be hundreds for repair. Nonetheless I did and he came out and looking and very kindly said it was okay and thanked me for coming to tell him.
I guess i thought that meant i could buy the IPhone 17 . Every year or two I get a new iPhone as they are essentially to my work. The good part is that the AI and tech and phone are all related to work but what I most enjoy is the improved cameras. This iPhone 17 ‘s camera was very well reviewed along with the other advances.
I was delighted to ride the Vespa out to Coquitlam Apple where the service is stupendous and get the new iPhone 17 pro max. The process of switching was the smoothest ever and Susak had me transferring the data from my iPhone 16 pro max to the new iPhone 17 in whizz. I remember when it took half a day to make the transfer and yet here I was leaving within a half hour pleased with my new technology.
I reached out to Laura through the day and asked if she wanted to go for lunch so I worried about her and this morning contacted her and it appeared she’d not received any messages since Itold her I’d bought the new scope at International Shooting supplies when I got home, the 35 year old Bushnell scope for my hard working Ruger had fogged up and might even have had a crack. The new scope Scott sold me and mounted was skookum. I sent Laura a picture and it was the last she heard from me.
Today we connected again her responding to my text saying yes she’d like lunch which I’d asked her the day before. So I dropped off the Vespa and changed to the Mini fearing rain.
Madigan was ecstatic whimpering as we drove downtown and outright excited on Davie.
I parked, using the only parking app to pay and texting Laura I’d see her in the Bute and Davie park.
Madigan began barking seeing her and I let him off the leash so he could barrel over to her jumping up and down like a baby kangaroo. It was great to hug Laura. We had croissants and cappuccino at our favourite Amberdo cafe. She was surprised I’d already got an IPhone 17 as they were just advertised and there were shortages. It’s an annual thing she remembers from years gone by as it’s a write off for work but I love the newest tech. She’s happy with her iPhone 14 and has trouble learning the new phones. She’s finally taking more pictures and probably knows this one.
After lunch we walked to Blenz and sat looking on the rainbow walkway corner having another coffee. The sun was hot and it was fun to watch people. Then we were parting and Madigan and I had a great time.
I’m uncertain about the clinic and there’s a meeting on Tuesday. I wasn’t able to book the beach RV parks but expect I’ll be able to get a place at Hollywood RV in LA. I’ll try after the Tuesday Meeting. There are a variety of options though I really was enjoying the present situation with virtual adn the clinic personal. We’re booked for a Clearwater Huntin before Thanksgiving and until then i can make enquiries. It’s uncertain and the sermon this morning was apropos.
I was pleased on the Saturday to attend my Cyberdocs meeting. God is good all of the time. I’m just continuing positively.
Thank you Jesus. Thank you God for all these blessings .
It really has been a most unusual week and this weekend has been quite amazing. A good time if a bit touch by Mammon in the service of God.
Thank you Jesus.
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