Tuesday, October 8, 2013

First World Problems

I had a friend text me last night to inquire how I was doing. After the usual social exchanges he admitted he was "tired and world weary." It was an honest confession for he has the intellect and experience to understand the state of our country.

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.









2 comments:

  1. Living in an old house really has its pros and cons. It's cool because not all houses nowadays last that long, but sadly, there are lots of work needed to be done for its upkeep. It's heartbreaking that you have to deal with it. Good thing your son is there by your side. Anyway, have you called a plumber to fix the problem?

    --->Levi Eslinger @ CapitalPlumbing.ca

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  2. Haha Levi you are a bit too late, but thanks for the comments!

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