When holidays come, most people think about spending time with their family and friends. There are celebrations, picnics, parades and almost always an abundance of food. For me, holidays mean a day of online deals and steals. I take numerous supplements, which amounts to over 50 pills a day. These items are not covered by insurance. The only way I can afford to these essentials is by being very scrupulous with my money and shopping only when there are deep discounts. This means on holidays, I spend most of my day browsing numerous websites trying to find the best possible price for my various supplements.
The one thing I always struggle with is buying extra items. I absolutely adore tea and have a great fondness for Numi tea. Numi tea, unfortunately, is very expensive. But, during holiday sales, it is often discounted up to 50% off. Oh how my heart leaps, and my pulse quickens as I envision myself sipping a warm mug of tantalizing tea. But as soon as these blissful visions appear in my mind, I am struck with great guilt. My finances are quite limited. I know if I splurge on buying a box of tea, I will have less money available to give to missionaries, food pantries and my church’s benevolence fund. Can I really enjoy a cup of savory delight as I know my money could be helping folks just a few miles from me obtain groceries for the week, or missionaries in a distant part of the globe using my funds to pay for medical care for a gravely sick man?
My heart breaks. As much I as desire the lusts of the flesh, I know my precious money could be better spent elsewhere. I reluctantly delete my Numi tea selection from my shopping cart. I then earmark that money to send to my missionary friends trying to finance an upcoming trip. Maybe my small donation will help my friends be able to enjoy a nice hot meal and perhaps even a cup of tea.
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