Do you think you will ever have the dean of the school of theology over for a dinner? Do you think that you will ever entertain guests from Japan? Do you think that our culture has changed so much that the use of china is a thing of the past? Do you need the money from the sale of the china?
She also brought up the fact that my decision to keep or sell the china should be based on both my current and projected lifestyle. Does the culture in which I live appreciate the use of china? Does the culture I intend to reach appreciate the use of china? Would these said cultures find it pretentious, or would they find it typical and/or expected?
All that being said, I am going to keep the china--at least for now. I don't need the money. I have no idea where Wes and I might end up. I don't currently have any friends from Japan, but I would like to make some. And while china use may indeed come to be viewed as antiquated in our culture, so, apparently, has correct punctuation. And we all know where I stand on THAT issue!
Praise be to God for china, culture, and godly mentors. That's all I've got for you!
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I'm thinking about returning my wedding china.
We're instructed to lay up our treasures in heaven. I'm not sure what part of that sentence I don't understand.
It's beautiful--I love it. But do I really need it (no)? Will I ever use it (maybe)? Is it worth the cost (hmmm)?
Of course--I could say that about virtually anything... including the ridiculous amount of clothing in my closet.
What do you think?
We're instructed to lay up our treasures in heaven. I'm not sure what part of that sentence I don't understand.
It's beautiful--I love it. But do I really need it (no)? Will I ever use it (maybe)? Is it worth the cost (hmmm)?
Of course--I could say that about virtually anything... including the ridiculous amount of clothing in my closet.
What do you think?
6 comments:
Bethie, your china is beautiful! I wouldn't say you'll never use it. You're not going to use it a lot, but you never know when you're going to need to host a fancy dinner! :-) Plus its a wedding memory! But, this is coming from the biggest pack rat EVER who can't throw anything away because it might have some tiny sentimental value to it. So I can't give you good advice. :-) But I can tell you how much I miss you!!!
PS - I'm playing PIANO for PRAISE TEAM on Sunday morning for Pastor Scott. You know my issues...please send up a prayer.
Umm.. my thoughts are these: 1. was it a present from someone? 2. or was it combined money presents that you used to purchase it? These answers change my response. It is pretty china, but I can understand why you wonder if it's necessary... If you return it could you use the money in a better spot (being a good steward?). These are all theological question that you could ask... or you could just say, aw what the heck I'm keeping it.
The choice is yours. I like you a whole lot. Tell Wes I said hi.
-Jess D.
Bethie, you're right. You don't need it. And it's true, the money could be used to further the kingdom. Buuuttttt, you could always just host lovely dinners for African missionaries who don't have wedding china (or Fiestaware, for that matter). And in that way remind them that beauty is important, memories are valuable, and American culture is American culture-and you don't have to apologize for that.
i say keep it!
if i had china, i would. haha!
I love you.
the end.
Good call with keeping the china!!
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