tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581747179139041706.post3083955635582736149..comments2023-05-10T04:56:20.505-05:00Comments on Wild Hares: Day Almost Gone...Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652747903242152663noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581747179139041706.post-27941957159968573342011-01-10T06:59:38.606-06:002011-01-10T06:59:38.606-06:00You would have enjoyed hearing Rabbi Richman's...You would have enjoyed hearing Rabbi Richman's message on Thursday night. He mentioned how so many of us humans shop much too often for material possessions we really don't need, but buy because they are the latest, or best, etc. etc. It seems you and Randy made the decision (wise decision, I might add) to use what you already have and not fall into the habit of buying more stuff.<br /><br />I remember when Laurie, Pete, and I went to Israel several years ago and went to the home of Rabbi Brazil and his wife, Naomi. [They were here in Lubbock some years ago when one of their daughters needed specialized medical care. Their 12th child was born while they were here. They then had one more after returning to Israel.]<br /><br />Their apartment is smaller than our house! In the childrens' bedrooms we did not see a lot of stuff. Mainly beds. It was actually very cool. I remember in one room there was a bunk bed. Then a trundle was pulled out from underneath the bottom bed. The trundle folded out to make 3 beds. I had never seen anything like it.<br />Each child has only a few outfits each, and they don't have lots of different pairs of shoes. <br />And that was one of the happiest bunch of children I had ever seen. While we were there they actually had lots of friends and cousins over too. It was crowded and loud, and a happy place. They didn't have possessions, but something much more important. They focused on singing songs, dancing, laughing, learning Torah, and loving each other.<br /><br />I know that you and Randy have discovered that a simple life is a better life. I'm so happy you didn't run out and buy all new things. And sharing space isn't so bad.<br /><br />Hugs!Devora Chanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01551580040022908352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581747179139041706.post-22998620401213971692011-01-09T21:22:30.494-06:002011-01-09T21:22:30.494-06:00I too am so excited and can't wait to meet my ...I too am so excited and can't wait to meet my newest niece.Deonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156681031045137996noreply@blogger.com