A water emergency

Do you ever have problems that spin out of control, and cost more than you can afford?  I had one this weekend when we called a plumber to help solve a small problem that became a big problem.  This all started with the first plumber coming on Saturday and should be done (I'm told) by next Monday.  When he left late Saturday night nothing was solved and I had less running water than before they started.  I brought in a second plumber Monday night with the same results, and then brought back the first guy on Tues. and Wed.  By the way we had no hot water for the entire weekend.  In the end I have hot and cold running water again for which I am very grateful.  I also have holes in two walls that I need to find help getting repaired...Anyone out there know how to repair drywall...The lesson I learned is that I still have a way to go in the patience department, and I have taken an awful lot of things for granted.  Thank you Lord that stuff doesn't break down very often...I'll try to remember these important lessons.

Being alone?

I'm alone this week while Cindi is in Miami helping our son find a place to live.  Being alone is a hard gig.  I can't wait for someone else to share the remote with.  I can cook what I like, but then I have to eat alone.  No conflict  this way, but no one to share with or snuggle with or work with or talk with or be with.  Being alone makes me grateful that I'm married.  It makes me grateful for family, and community.  Being alone makes me realize that I was not made to be alone.  God said about Adam "it's not good that man should be alone."  He was right.  There is so much more joy in a life that is shared.  I need people...this is what I am learning this week.  How about you?