A Lousy Day in Paradise     

   We awoke to a cool morning, with anticipation of new counter tops for our two bathrooms and laundry room. All went well.

   After the counter tops were glued in place, holes cut for sinks and faucets, the plumber arrived to assess his work for the next day (today), after the glue is dry. 
Oh oh! 

   We chose under-mount sinks. These lower drains, coupled with high feeder pipes, creates an unworkable problem for the plumber. 

   He returns this morning, hopefully with a solution. 

   Shortly after he left the house, we discovered our water heater leaking big time, in the garage. All sorts of items were wet, and water seeped under three large cabinets and a two-drawer chest. (See ya later.)

   After relocating about a thousand items, we left a message for the plumbing company. They called, saying that someone could get to us before 5 o'clock. 

   The morning plumber returned, concluding our heater was shot (they don't make them like they used to), but he couldn't do the work until tomorrow (today). He killed the electricity and we emptied the tank.

   No faucets in the bathrooms. No hot water. Boiled water to do the supper dishes. 
Woe is us? Naw.

   There are homeless people within walking distance of our development. There are poor people in homes, and kids needing outside help for shoes and nourishment. There are veterans seeing no reason to live.

   Overseas, there are uprooted people living in refugee tents or drowning in frantic attempts to flee unlivable circumstances. 

   Pray for them. We're fine.

      Jimmy