I'm still here!!

Well, I know it's been a while, but I'm still alive and breathing. It was a very busy weekend.

Friday I worked all day then went to Mike's football game. Da Bears lost unfortunately. Then he had a bonfire afterward to celebrate his 17th birthday. It really is quite hard to believe he is 17 already. Where has time gone???

Saturday morning, we just kinda chilled around the Oley house and hung out. Ike got some cash for his birthday and was burning a hole in his pocket in no time, so we went to Cabela's and took care of that problem. Yes, I love the store so much, I really don't mind going there on days off!

Mom and Dale are in town this week for Julie's (Dale's daughter's) big wedding day on Saturday! Can't believe that is here already, I can't believe it's October already! So we went to dinner with Grandma Hibbs and Dale's brothers to Cracker Barrel on Saturday. I worked Sunday, but a pleasant surprise when Mom, Mike, Jessie, and Taylor appeared in the vastness of the camo at work! Went went to the new LaFiesta restaurant in Dundee for lunch and I came home and we had dinner and hung out here.

Today was a very interesting day, which is the main reason for this blog post....can I get your opinion please?

After my last class, I stopped at the gas station about a block or two from campus to pick up some gum and across the parking lot was a black lady in a long wool trench coat and nice pants walking toward me waving her arms. She looked very decent. As she got closer, I could tell she was a little rougher than she appeared from a distance. I rolled down my window and she said, "Can you please do me a favor?" I told her it depended on what it was. She replied: "My van broke down a couple blocks away, and I need to pick my people up at the airport, which is why I'm dressed this way. Could you please give me a ride to the airport and a couple dollars for gas if I pay you back?"

I was taken off guard. Ok, have you been faced with a situation like this? I didn't know what to do. What if she was legitimate? What if she was a professional pan handler who would take me for all I have if I let her in my car? And the ultimate question: What would Jesus do? I had to think about this all in a couple seconds. It's so sad we live in a world where we are scared to help people?

I politely told her no. She asked again and I said "No, I'm sorry." I rolled up my window and drove away to the next gas station. But, again, what a dilemma. I just had to go with my gut on this one, but should I have went with my heart and done it? I go right by the airport, I could've at least given her a ride. But, even as I type this, I realize that would've been a stupid thing to do. Let a strange woman in my car and take her alone to the airport. So, please let me know how you would've handled the situation....

Busy week this week. Work tomorrow and a cook-out at a friend's house (Sue Fisk for those of you who know her!). It's a get together with all of mom's friends while she's in town. Wednesday, an accounting test. Thursday, work 2-10, same Friday. Wedding Saturday and work 9-5 Sunday. Whewwww.....!!