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Some years ago, I had to go on a mission trip to Mexico. Having never been there before, I tried to get all the information I could about the clothing I would need. Not that easy. The people I was going with were so used to taking this trip that they were pretty matter of fact about it. In fact, one of the ladies that I was asking about it was actually from the area of Mexico that we were heading for. But she did not see what I wore as a problem. I did since I did not have clothes that would fit for this trip. It wasn’t easy.
Two friends and I were going on this trip so we got together and worked out what we needed. Perhaps that was foolish, though it seemed right at the time, we probably spent more than we needed to on the clothes. However, I have to tell you that I was grateful for the extremely heavy jacket that got me through the winter in the mountains and for the UGG Boots that got me through the snow and the mud during that whole trip and kept my feet warm. It was Christmas time. We were taking toys, clothes and meds as well as food to an area of Mexico that had been racked with a drought. It caused most people to lose their jobs and so the young men of the villages were heading elsewhere to work. Those left really didn’t have much since they were waiting for the men to get jobs and pay for what they needed at home.
It was a real eye opener, not only what we had to shop for at home but what we shopped for when we got there as well. I was so blessed by that trip. Now I have a better appreciation for our stores, homes and the value of having money to spend in the stores. I do not take that as lightly as I used to do. Shop smart. Save money. Enjoy what you have. Simple.
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