I'm extremely excited to announce my website launch!! It's basic right now, but such a confirmation of God's provision and blessings to me. Check it out!
http://www.alysonroth.com/
http://www.alysonroth.com/
Thank you, Jesus!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
A Satisfying Realization
I went to yet another gathering for work tonight. The event was held at a very wealthy couple's house in the Newport Coast area. Taking a rough guess, I'd estimate their house probably cost around $20 million. No joke. And for what they're worth monetarily, that's a drop in a bucket. As I was driving to the house, I imagined I'd be full of jealousy and envy of where they live. I imagined what the house must look like, the view it must have, and the "blessing" it would seem to be to live with maid's and servants. Everything you'd need and would want would be right at your fingertips in an moments notice. That seemed to be the life! As I pulled up to the guard gate and told them my name, I must admit that I felt rather "esteemed" and "entitled" as if to say I was someone important - when really, I was just an apartment renter like most people my age in Orange County.
Pulling up to the house was nice, and when I buzzed the buzzer thing next to the door, I expected to have some camera entity in my face to let the people inside aware of who was outside. But there wasn't. After greeted and asked to come in, I immediately noticed the dual grand staircase and marble floors. And straight ahead was the backyard with floor to ceiling windows with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean (as you can see above which looks out to Balboa Island). An infinity pool lay just beyond one of the granite stone patios (yes one - there were three total). The kitchen had state of the art appliances with large and over sized everything. Even the bathrooms were elaborate - 9 of them to be exact! All 9 bathrooms housed both a toilet and a bade (I don't know how to spell that word - but you know what I'm talking about! The "toilet" that shoots water on your bottom.) Yes, all had BOTH! There were maid's quarters and mile-high draperies with elaborate chandeliers, pictures, and rugs everywhere. To take a step back and take everything in, one would be quick to say that they definitely have it good.
The evening itself was lovely, but as I drove home, I couldn't help but think how "desensitized" I'm becoming to the "high life." I mean, yes, it was a nice home and I mean in no way to discredit what they have, but would I want to actually live that way? Honestly, probably not. I wasn't as awed as I thought I would be (which was a weird feeling) because it seems like everyone here in Orange County is trying to get bigger and better. I'll admit that I have, at times, fallen to that mentality as well. Perhaps it's good that I get to experience this type of lifestyle through other people so that I don't yearn for it myself knowing I couldn't afford to live like that. And not only would I not be able to afford it, but I don't necessarily want it. I would love to have the view, but other than that, I could honestly do without the pomp and circumstance. It made me actually kind of thankful for my "normal" life - you know, cleaning my own toilets, planting my own flowers, and cooking my own dinner. I'm definitely still incredibly thankful for the experiences I have had through working at Free Wheelchair Mission, but I'm probably even more thankful to know that what I have right now at this point in my life is enough. Enough to keep a nice roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, and food to eat. Enough to enjoy the weekend with friends and enough to save for the future. A satisfying realization. Thank you, Jesus, for being my Jehovah Jireh all the time!
Pulling up to the house was nice, and when I buzzed the buzzer thing next to the door, I expected to have some camera entity in my face to let the people inside aware of who was outside. But there wasn't. After greeted and asked to come in, I immediately noticed the dual grand staircase and marble floors. And straight ahead was the backyard with floor to ceiling windows with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean (as you can see above which looks out to Balboa Island). An infinity pool lay just beyond one of the granite stone patios (yes one - there were three total). The kitchen had state of the art appliances with large and over sized everything. Even the bathrooms were elaborate - 9 of them to be exact! All 9 bathrooms housed both a toilet and a bade (I don't know how to spell that word - but you know what I'm talking about! The "toilet" that shoots water on your bottom.) Yes, all had BOTH! There were maid's quarters and mile-high draperies with elaborate chandeliers, pictures, and rugs everywhere. To take a step back and take everything in, one would be quick to say that they definitely have it good.
The evening itself was lovely, but as I drove home, I couldn't help but think how "desensitized" I'm becoming to the "high life." I mean, yes, it was a nice home and I mean in no way to discredit what they have, but would I want to actually live that way? Honestly, probably not. I wasn't as awed as I thought I would be (which was a weird feeling) because it seems like everyone here in Orange County is trying to get bigger and better. I'll admit that I have, at times, fallen to that mentality as well. Perhaps it's good that I get to experience this type of lifestyle through other people so that I don't yearn for it myself knowing I couldn't afford to live like that. And not only would I not be able to afford it, but I don't necessarily want it. I would love to have the view, but other than that, I could honestly do without the pomp and circumstance. It made me actually kind of thankful for my "normal" life - you know, cleaning my own toilets, planting my own flowers, and cooking my own dinner. I'm definitely still incredibly thankful for the experiences I have had through working at Free Wheelchair Mission, but I'm probably even more thankful to know that what I have right now at this point in my life is enough. Enough to keep a nice roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, and food to eat. Enough to enjoy the weekend with friends and enough to save for the future. A satisfying realization. Thank you, Jesus, for being my Jehovah Jireh all the time!
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