Leaks

It's been an interesting week, again.  I think I must think / say that a lot.  After not getting in to the Instacare on Saturday, I decided I really needed to see my primary care dr.  Knowing as I started the process that it would be unlikely I'd get to see him any time soon.  He is super busy.  Things moved in an unusual manner - at least unusual for me.  

old worn out faucet

I did get to see him, he had me get a couple x rays.  I felt somewhat relieved (though still discouraged) to find out that there's really something wrong with my back.  Had to ask professor Google what all those words meant. Not really much to do for it though.  Lots of severe arthritis, and narrowing of the nerve areas.  The pharmacy just barely (several days later) filled the prescriptions, one for pain and another for a muscle relaxer to try to see if I can't control this particular  "flare up"- I guess you could call it.  It's been a bit debilitating for me.  The only day that was decent was the day our daughter came to visit and I spent the day sitting and moving only my mouth.  

And as I think about things and they way they played out, I actually felt understood and heard by our Creator.  I don't often feel like I matter much and I still don't particularly love that we have the trials we do.  But I was able to get in to see my doctor, have my chart updated with this issue and acquire a tiny bit of hope that we'll be able to manage the pain.  

new faucet

Yesterday I was vacuuming, The Husband was helping, picked up the mat in front of the sink and it was wet underneath, really wet.  Investigation led to the discovery that we've a leak in our faucet.  No idea how long it's been leaking, at some point the cupboard floor will likely have to be replaced.  Made an online appt. to have a plumber come, then realized that they weren't the right company for us, too many reports of unlicensed plumbers from that company doing the repairs.  Called a local company (which call was answered even though it was 7 pm) and they were ringing the doorbell at 7 this morning.  New faucet required.  Home Depot had one I think I will be happy with.  Three pm found two young men replacing the faucet, was only like half an hour and replaced the faucet, cleaned up all the mess and departed (along with a bunch of our $$$). 

So that's three things, right?  Don't problems come in threes?  My crown fell apart (and they had to remake it) my back fell apart and the faucet was worn out. I'm hoping that means we're done for a while.  

Tonight I'm grateful to feel like I've felt Heavenly Father's hand in my life.  We had money for the crown, money for the furnace and I was able to see my regular dr. in spite of how hard it is to get in to him.  I'm grateful for a fun lunch with friends, with yummy layer cake shared with us, for a seasonal peppermint shake from Chick-Fil-A to split with The Husband and hope that the medication will help ease the pain.  The sunset was w-a-y more spectacular than my phone camera shows.  I'm so grateful to be able to appreciate the beauty of this world.