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Shoe money

Monday, 08 November, 2004

Yesterday we made our once-a-term pilgrimage to our old church, Gymea Anglican. As usual, at the 9:30 am and 7:00 pm services, Stuart got us up at the front after announcements and interviewed us about what was going on. Stuart is a very spontaneous interviewer and he doesn't tell you the questions before he gets you up (very un-Anglican, I know). We performed Matthew Salvetti/Charles Wesley's “O Love Divine” for them and Sarah asked for a copy of the music (so I must sort that out with Matt). On that day I was given a card from a friend from that church thanking me for the song. Enclosed was also a cheque and a note saying, “This is for you to go buy yourself some new shoes.” I guess my sandals don't really cut it now; the top straps are gradually being torn off and the inside lining has been torn to shreds. Still, I never buy never shoes until I have worn my old pairs into the ground and these ones (which I got free from my father back in 2002) will probably be good for another 3-6 months. But what do you think? If the shoes basically work, even though they don't look pristine, do they still need replacing? Or should I just not wear them to church??
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Well Karen, if I give money to someone for something specific because I want to be generous and think it’s a need and that they can’t afford it, then it’s really a bit upsetting when they don’t spend the money on it.

I personally would say that - yes, buy the new shoes and wear them to church.  I know I have events where I wear “better shoes” and events where I wear “crusty shoes” - so maybe keep the “crusties” for the crusty events?  If that makes sense??

Hugs,
George

Posted by George on 08 November, 2004 12:19 PM

Sure does, but I feel so materialistic owning so many shoes :(

We’ll just have to call you Imelda!!
No seriously, shoes - well they rarely go out of fashion, you don’t grow out of them, they last for years - eh, of all the things, I think they’re pretty innocuous.  It’s not like you can’t stop buying them.  Sounds like you have trouble buying them! smile

Posted by George on 09 November, 2004 9:52 AM


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