Well...

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A bit of a headache and dehydration, of course.  The missionaries were set to stop by this evening, and they did.  I did let them know of my activity, if I suggested they not follow in my footsteps.  I would suggest most don't, including myself, drink a case in a night.  Beside the stress test I was hoping to... reset some of this spiritual angst, and maybe the physical complaints.  Then again, while it seemed to enhance those for a while in the cup, the minor headache, and oddly lower back ache, plus the general malaise, is sort of doing the trick, for now.  Maybe it will, or did... help sort that out?  Actually, I'm thinking the lower back ache is a step toward healing from the taught back skin and muscles?  That would... make sense... that whole area was just... rippled, taught, even almost tender.

We have pretty good discussions, actually.  These two have a decent head on their shoulders and seem to have studied fairly well.  Of course, we will have differences.  But there is much to be discussed about the matters, minor clarifications or such, for our own thoughts, and sometimes in common, and of course our own anecdotal testimonies.  God is, truly, wonderful, and His works are something to marvel at.  I do think it is good to sharpen beliefs, and that doesn't happen quite as well as having someone with a different faith to discuss these things.  I haven't been the best at looking things up, if I have stumbled across a number of notions anyway.  For example, I need (even for my own purposes) to understand baptism better, go over the first communion a bit, and some other things.

Baptism hadn't been an issue for me, since I was baptized shortly after birth.  And while I have had discussions about it, those were long ago.  I had, like the LDS, initially believed in baptism by submersion.  That was one thing, for my part, where I believe my (foster) father 'learned me'.  It wasn't, by far, the only place, just one of them.  It would be nice to have the basics, and some depth, on these issues, if... there are so many issues to know!  I might look for a guide for the basic dogmas and learn the ins and outs of those?  Summit.  I do have a pretty good grasp, of the bible, a bit of the catechism, and faith generally.  But it definitely needs work.

They asked about coming over for the Super Bowl.  Well, I would love to have them, but I have plans.  And my friend is probably going to have another friend and myself, and has little room.  Well, and we... might be having a beer or three during the game.  So I suggested that they come by early, before I go, and that they make themselves welcome while I am gone.  I've even told them, and will remind them, that there is popcorn, and I will set out the popcorn maker and some bowls.  I think I have a 12 pack of Sprite, too, that I will refrigerate for them (they can't have caffeine).  Oh, as I said, I was having trouble with getting iTunes to work on my machine.  The one... luxury... they are allowed, generally, is an iPod.  So, they asked if they could use my machine for iTunes.  Well, I let them know of the problem, and they think they can help.  But, heck yes.  Even if I just had iTunes, I would certainly let them use my machine for that.  If they can figure out the problem, and it takes a memory upgrade, we can probably check the machine to see if it will take it and, while in town for the Super Bowl, I can grab the memory, and have the thing fixed by their next visit, for their use, unless they want to stick around after the game and wait for me to return if a simple upgrade will do.  Or, whenever they have the time.

Whatever some may say, I think they do a great service and to themselves.  I would love to see more churches provide some similar programs.  Various missionaries have been good to have as company, religious sharpening, and they have done many services directly, or gotten those done, like the tree limb on my roof.  I have seen them help many others, as well.  Even if that were not so, and they were just decent college kids, if I trusted them for the most part, I would happily share.  You see, I'm not greedy or jealously hoarding, if I do take ownership and private property seriously, it is just that I don't believe I should give to someone else who then gives that away, and often to people who don't deserve, or often even need.  The only thing I really support, in that way, is making sure children, and really families, are fed and perhaps very temporarily housed (only due to calamities, not as a lifestyle).  That sharing should be minimal and... otherwise uncomfortable.  It should be humbling, if not crushingly so either though.  I don't mind sharing, though only the shirt off my back if I have a t-shirt under it... due to the Putin-effect.  At least I know I shouldn't go shirtless.  Gah!  Charity is a wonderful thing, the government, however, has ruined the notion of charity and turned it into a power grab on top of it.

A few Anacin, medicines, and... maybe on to bed.  I've got to say, I'm not your typical invalid.  I well and truly am limited, but... my limits have... more flexibility, if just temporarily.  *shrug*  Working on that, though, too.

Later or good night.