Earlier during the day I spent a few hours with my sister and my mom and we had discussed many of these topics that become pressed upon our minds: state of the government shut down, democrats vs. republicans, gridlock, entitlements vs. true need, and it goes on, and on and on.
I live in a home that is 100 years old. The plumbing is not so good. We had everything from the sink, to the toilet backing up into the tub a couple nights ago. Low and behold after a visit from the plumber he fished a beer can out of the pipes. Yes, I live in a frat house! No, I have no idea how it got there or how long it has been living down there causing these on going problems, but Eureka! problem solved! The situation deemed it necessary for me to go stay one night at my mom's house. Running water and a toilet is something I enjoy!
I live with my son Tandin, we are finishing our Senior years of college together (yes, an awesome blessing and experience)!! I asked him if he wanted to go stay with me at Gma's. He declined and said to me, "This is a first world problem." 7-11, 3 blocks down was a convenient enough bathroom for him. Wow, and what perspective! What insight into how to choose to live and show up when life gets inconvenienced.
First World Problems. Things like not having internet service, bad cell phone reception, indoor plumbing. Perspective people. Perspective.
