The Pile

There it is.  The pile of John's clothes for nearly four weeks.  It doesn't look like much and may not be enough, but given our svelt approach this is all that is going.

Patti and the kids likewise have diminutive piles.  I guess when it comes down to it, you really don't need much clothing or much of anything else to get by.

We are blessed beyond all historical comparison in this country.  I constantly remind the kids as we sit down to dinner that all the past kings of the world never dreamed of eating like we do at each meal.

I am also careful to help the kids understand that it is only by Gods providence that we continue in this abundance.  God may yet remove his hand and bring us to repentance as a nation.  In a few days we will be visiting the remains of one of the most power empires the Earth had known, yet apart from God even their endeavors had failed.