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| Figures, it would land butter side down |
Since our recent move on 9.10.11, we've encountered a handful of hurdles...
FROM BOXES ALL OVER AND NOT ENOUGH CLOSET SPACE
TO LEAKY SINKS AND WASHING MACHINES THAT DON'T DRAIN
In addition, having to "ghettofy" the way we brought home a 70" portable 2-door pantry in our Subaru Legacy Wagon - with a baby in the back seat. And when we thought things couldn't get worse, earlier this evening a fuse blew, or something, so now we have NO overhead lighting in the main area and our refrigerator is plugged into an outlet in the hallway.
Do you ever feel like someone or something is out to get you? That's what it feels like lately. Before moving to our new inhabitance, K and I knew improvising and creativity was going to be needed due to the lack of storage and a smaller kitchen. We just didn't know all these unexpected occurances would happen, especially so quickly. But I guess I'd rather get all the kinks out sooner rather than later.
As I was giving IB her first bottle of the day Tuesday morning I sat thinking about our move and the mishaps we'd already encountered. "I'm not so sure I'm happy about this move. I'm usually excited when we move into a new place, but not this time." After venting to my mom I decided to do a load of laundry. BAD IDEA! I went to retrieve the clothes out of the washer to put them in the dryer and to my surprise when I opened the lid ALL the water was still there. I thought, "maybe I didn't let the cycle finish," so I closed the lid - nothing, nada, zilch. So after sending K a text message telling him the sink wasn't fixed yet, I sent another one saying the washing machine doesn't work - and saying outloud, "What did we get ourselves into?" Thankfully, the handyman came and fixed the sink and the Landlord offered her washing machine for the time being.
It is literally one thing after another. I was in the beginning stages of making dinner tonight, went to go turn the lights on and nothing happened. While looking at K I said, "Oh great." I opened the refrigerator to get something out, low and behold there was no light. You know what that means, right? No power. K let the Landlord know and in return she tried her best to figure out what happened. Unfortunately, that problem was not fixed tonight. Although, yours truly came up with a brilliant idea - plug the refrigerator into a working outlet.
I'll be honest, I've been depressed the past few days. I never expected so much to go wrong. But I believe God is trying to teach me a lesson - to be content. "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."-Philippians 4:11.
**I should NOT be complaining about lack of closet space because at least I have clothes.
**I should NOT be complaining about a leaky sink because at least I have water.
**I should NOT be complaining about not having overhead lights because at least I have electricity.
It may not seem like it now, but I think it's safe to say that when the dust settles I will really enjoy our new home.
Do you ever feel like someone or something is out to get you? That's what it feels like lately. Before moving to our new inhabitance, K and I knew improvising and creativity was going to be needed due to the lack of storage and a smaller kitchen. We just didn't know all these unexpected occurances would happen, especially so quickly. But I guess I'd rather get all the kinks out sooner rather than later.
As I was giving IB her first bottle of the day Tuesday morning I sat thinking about our move and the mishaps we'd already encountered. "I'm not so sure I'm happy about this move. I'm usually excited when we move into a new place, but not this time." After venting to my mom I decided to do a load of laundry. BAD IDEA! I went to retrieve the clothes out of the washer to put them in the dryer and to my surprise when I opened the lid ALL the water was still there. I thought, "maybe I didn't let the cycle finish," so I closed the lid - nothing, nada, zilch. So after sending K a text message telling him the sink wasn't fixed yet, I sent another one saying the washing machine doesn't work - and saying outloud, "What did we get ourselves into?" Thankfully, the handyman came and fixed the sink and the Landlord offered her washing machine for the time being.
It is literally one thing after another. I was in the beginning stages of making dinner tonight, went to go turn the lights on and nothing happened. While looking at K I said, "Oh great." I opened the refrigerator to get something out, low and behold there was no light. You know what that means, right? No power. K let the Landlord know and in return she tried her best to figure out what happened. Unfortunately, that problem was not fixed tonight. Although, yours truly came up with a brilliant idea - plug the refrigerator into a working outlet.
I'll be honest, I've been depressed the past few days. I never expected so much to go wrong. But I believe God is trying to teach me a lesson - to be content. "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."-Philippians 4:11.
**I should NOT be complaining about lack of closet space because at least I have clothes.
**I should NOT be complaining about a leaky sink because at least I have water.
**I should NOT be complaining about not having overhead lights because at least I have electricity.
It may not seem like it now, but I think it's safe to say that when the dust settles I will really enjoy our new home.
Way to look on the bright side!!!
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Oh my gosh! I feel like you are handling it well though! Can't wait to hear about how everything is going "right" hopefully soon! :)
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