So I am feeling a little in over my head still-those encouraging words are appreciated. I appreciate knowing that someone loves me :) I almost went back and deleted that last post just because I was more and more embarrassed the more I thought about the fact that ALL OF YOU do so much (including you, Jeanne). You are all juggling SO MUCH, and I am inspired when I think of what each you accomplish each day. So, having said that, I apologize for being a whiner, but since you already know that I am a whiner I will tell you about this week:
My microwave broke. It was like cutting off my right arm. Every time I went to defrost something, or melt something, or make the kids lunch I had to do it the long way.
The day after that my kitchen faucet decided that it had enough and starting spontaneously squirting water everywhere every time I turned it on. I soaked through three shirts on Friday because I kept forgetting. It actually turned out to be quite amusing.
These two small things could very well have pushed me over the edge until I realized how very lucky I am to even have running water or a microwave. Our lifestyle is pretty fragile isn't it? (Here's where I start getting philosophical). We go about our lives, and as long as everything is working we're fine, but if one of our appliances break, or the power goes out, or the water isn't working, or if we loose our cell phone, or your car breaks down, we can't cope! (at least I can't). Some of you probably are more prepared than I, but I realized this week how much I depend on things that could break or not work without some sort of power source. What's the point of all this? Well, the point is I AM SPOILED ROTTEN! It did put things in perspective and brought to my attention how fortunate I am. Life's funny that way, isn't it?
Anyway, I have a tremendously talented brother-in-law, who spent the whole day on Saturday at my house fixing things. He's great. He wouldn't even let me pay him, or even buy him lunch. He just diligently worked all day. So now all is well....until the next breakdown (the real question is wether it will be a mental breakdown or an appliance breakdown :) Thanks for letting me be a whiner!
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Thanks a lot Monica (in a sarcastic tone) because you made me tear up a bit.
I relate to that post very well. You worded it lovely! I am spoiled too, even though I feel picked on. It does help to put things in perspective sometimes, doesn't it.
I can definately relate. At our house something is breaking every other day right now too. Vacuum, kitchen sink, dishwasher, bathroom sink, toilet.... Micah's getting pretty handy!
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