On Saturday we had a multi-family seminary community yard sale. Leslie and I had the most stuff to sell before our move to Guam, but there were 4 others who set up around the front of the courtyard too. We were at it from about 6:45am until 3pm. It was one of those days when the sun did not want to come out and the wind blew consistently so that if you weren't moving, you were cold. One couple provided a portable fireplace, which was great to warm up around, and the customers love the campfire/fall fest smell, but I got a headache from a slow overdose of smoke inhalation. We sold all the big stuff we had and packed up a carload at the end of the day in order to support the local Goodwill store with a hefty donation.
On Sunday I preached at South Meridian for the last time. I have preached there about twice a year over the last 3 years and it's been a good experience overall. Ed was out of town and wanted me to have one last chance. Afterwards we drove up to Kokomo for lunch with the gift certificate from the Young Adult small group this semester. We enjoyed each of the 5 groups we hosted through the years. We could've eaten at Applebees in Anderson, but there was a man who saw my car stereo equipment on Craigslist and was very interested. I sold the Rockford Fosgate sub and amp I bought off of Amanda Daniels when I first arrived in Anderson 4 years ago. I bought it for $75 and sold it for $170. I also brought along some other speakers that the guy might want and sure enough, for $30, he was willing to buy those too.
Leslie posted the car for sale on Craigslist on Saturday night and today (Monday) we have had a serious inquiry. We may even sell it as soon as tomorrow. Now that the sale of the car is imminent, I'm noticing some emotions that are a bit of a surprise. This Jetta has been a great car for us and the only car I've known Leslie to drive. After the wedding we sold my Honda and have been getting by superbly with Jenna the Jetta. We've made trips to Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, Tennessee and have taken it camping around Indiana. We wouldn't get rid of her if we didn't have to, but alas, there are no VW's on Guam, or if there are, there are no parts for VW's on Guam. In the next few days we'll be forced to say goodbye to Jenna...
