It's my 5th day here in Cebu and the stores are buzzing with Christmas songs and Christmas merchandise. And the spirit does make you feel like....buying. But I have to be sensible in my spending because I have these hungry boys to feed.
Although Chat is the sole supporter of my efforts here in Cebu, I am so blessed to have the kind of friends I have. In Dallas, my friends wanted to help in every which way they can. One friend offered to buy peanut butter or macaroni and cheese for me to bring back, but since I didn't have the space anymore, offered at the last minute to give me her few bucks. The gesture meant a lot to me, considering that she and her husband have their kids college loan to tackle and she just had a big hospital bill. And here in Cebu, I have my friend Tom who has been a big help in teaching these kids. He is a big influence in Jordans' life when I left Jordan with him 6 years ago when I went back to the US. And this time while I was gone I dumped on him these "rugby sniffing" kids. And I use his space. And patience.
Mindful Consumption
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