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In preparing for our school year, I was gathering our curriculum. Knowing we had the second grade Bible cards that my son used two years ago, I searched for the hidden safe place I put them. After going through our home, I came up empty.
Not wishing to give up too soon, I reached out those who I have exchanged or borrowed books from to see if I accidentally gave away our cards. When all the reports came back, I was left without the set of 32 cards.
In using time wisely, I cut my losses and purchased another set. Though I hate spending money replacing items I know I have/had, I needed the cards and invested the $20 into another set.
Now, some would not bat an eye at spending $20. However, it pained me to spend money on another set, but I had exhausted my options. My daughter needed these cards for 2nd grade, so the purchase was made.
I would love to find that hidden safe place. If those cards are in our home, then I’ve found the perfect hiding spot because I can’t find it. But if the cards were borrowed, then I hope that they found a good home and get lots of use.
Besides the thrill of having all the curricula gathered, I love the new cards. These are laminated which is an upgrade from the prior version’s cardstock paper. I’m thrilled with the better quality for the same price.
In using time wisely, sometimes making a purchase (even if it is a replacement) is the best use of time and resources. I’m not constantly looking or searching anymore which is a welcome result for our mystery.
If those original cards surface, then you will get to read a third installment. In the meantime, we are using our new cards without regretting purchasing a new pack.
Question: What have you replaced after searching without success?