January 6, 2008

A depressing start! Sometime ago I quit shaving for several days. Both Ruthie and Dory told me several times that the raggedly looking beard that was forming should be shaved. So while they were in Eldon one day I shaved. On their return I went out to the car to help carry things in a to visit for a while. We stood around for over 10 minutes without either of them noticing the clean sheared look until I brought it to their attention. That occasion flat humbled me to my knees.

Insult on top of insult, it just happened again but with only Dory this time. Went for 8 days without shaving with Dory telling me that she thought I should. I did this morning. Watched a little TV with her then decided to go on downstairs. Before leaving the room I kissed her then walked out. Turned and walked back in to draw her attention to the clean face. I pointed at my face and asked if she noticed anything, only then getting the reply, "oh, you shaved!" This being the second time doubled the pain and put me clear down. I crawled from the room and believe I hurt my knees somewhat crawling down the stairs.

Sitting here now trying to cut my way out of this devastating very thick aura.

"Humility is the ladder to a much better understanding." - Source Unknown