Julie R. Neidlinger: Lone Prairie Blog

The book of John.

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John used to be a youth pastor in the town I attend church in. I knew him for a few years; since he was single, people were a little annoying for a while until they just left us alone so we could be friends. He suckered me into painting a bunch of murals for free in the youth center; it's a youth pastor's skill. He also informed me he hands out (to those he thinks need to read it) one of my many handy free guides available on this site. And, lastly, he went to Nicaragua on the first few trips I went on, until he moved. He's going again, this year, though not in my group. At our last meeting this past weekend, he lent me a book that deals with differences in culture; it's a good book. Useful. Easy to read.

But, John being John and Julie being Julie, I decided to harass him via email. I can't stop myself from being this way.

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Me: I accidentally drove over your book. Sorry.

John: Just stick it in the garbage disposal and that should fix it right up

Me: Oh my gosh, John, it's terrible! Your book! Wild goats! I am sooo sorry!

John: Wild goats need to survive and we as humans have infringed upon their environment.

Me: Gasp! John, it's awful! I had no idea the matches would ignite the paper like that! Who knew the pilot light was out! I didn't even know we had a pilot light! I am so sorry! Your book is ruined!

John: It is great that you have learned about paper and matches I am always about learning and experimentation. Anything I can do to promote growth and knowledge is a positve in my view.

Me: Today it was a bad storm. Your book plumb flew away. Sorry.

John: Just leave it out till spring it will be fine when all the snow melts.

(The book in question is actually a very good book, and perfectly fine. I'm very careful with other people's things. Even though John would have it coming if I dog-eared a page or two since I lent him some radio plays and the CD cases came back in less than mint condition but I've totally forgiven him for it and would never drudge it up.)