By God's grace nobody was injured. However, our 2001 paid off Honda was totaled. We are not have-to-have-a-new-car-every-year type of people. It was in perfect shape and would have run for 10 more years. When we get our insurance check at the end of the week, we will start looking for a replacement. Car shopping is not a favorite activity of mine, to say the least.Then on Sunday, thanks to the keen ears of my husband, a leak was discovered in the ceiling of our kitchen. He turned off the water to the house and the plumber was called the next morning. After several holes in the ceiling were made, the leaking pipe was discovered. These types of leaks are usually found after more damage is caused, and we feel blessed to not have had a ceiling cave in. The leak was fixed, and after everything dries out for a week, we will have the holes repaired.
Oh, and something else was discovered as well. The toilet was never properly installed after we had our bathroom tiled in 2005, and there was a slow leak of sewer water around it. No wonder that area was always a little stinky! It has to dry out, also for a week, and then the plumber will come back and re-attach the toilet to the floor.
In between these two events the food disposal under our kitchen sink developed a hole and splattered food and water all over the bottom cabinet. No picture of that, though. My handy hubby has already put a new one in it's place.Unsurprisingly, I've been a little down lately. Last night Justin came home with a pint of Bluebell icecream and these beauties to cheer me up. Isn't that so sweet?
So, I actually have been doing a wee bit of sewing. I put the plum wool jacket aside for now and am making a simple little white top. Hopefully it will be completed this week with pictures taken next weekend. In between car shopping excursions. Ug. Pray for us to find something nice in our price range.
So glad to hear that your husband is ok. He sounds terrific! I too have a 2001 paid-up Honda with 64K miles, and I intend to drive it forever. You've had quite a time. I'll pray that you find the ideal auto perfect for your needs. Stay strong, eat healthy, be gentle with yourself.
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Oh my goodness! Life just happened big time. Well, I just praise God for His protection for your family. God is so good. I will pray that you find the perfect car. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible week you've had, I'm so sorry! Glad DH is okay, and the leaks were found before doing too much damage. Good luck on your car search!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about all your troubles, Amanda. Hope it looks up soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about all that, sounds like our life these last several weeks. 3 flats, not all at once, a radiator replaced on the van, a burst pipe in the garage and A/C/Heat problems. All at a slim time financially. I am glad no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! That's a lot of tough things in a short period. Your rainbow is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! I'll be praying for better times!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's SOME WEEK. So glad no one was hurt in the accident! And plumbers are expensive, dang, ask me how I know... But my mom says that problems that can be fixed with money are not serious problems, and she's right (assuming you have the funds to fix everything). Anyway, hope your days are brighter now. :)
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I'm sorry to hear about your troubles but am happy to hear that your husband is okay. As someone who years ago had my paid for car totaled just months before our wedding and me quitting my job to attend grad school full-time, because some lady decided to bend down to pick up her coffee while driving in excess of 65mph on the highway and didn't see that traffic had come to a complete stop, I completely understand the horror of being unwillingly thrust back into the new (or new to you) car market. UGH! Just focus on the blessing that your husband is okay and home safely with you and your babies.
ReplyDeleteYou know as they say sometimes "when it rains it pours". I'm sorry for your recent unpleasant events. In every case thank God the outcome wasn't worse. I pray that God grants you all the peace and grace you need during this time. Keep your head up. After seasons of trials always come seasons of blessings:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry it was such a tough week for you, Amanda. I love that you have such a positive attitude through it all, though. I'm with you on the car shopping, UG! But the Lord knows what you need and He will provide. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your sewing projects along with the new car. Pam
ReplyDeleteOh My! You have had one of those weeks! Glad to hear that your husband is okay. Good catch on the water leaking.
ReplyDeleteWhen it rains, it pours. I hope things turn around for you soon!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! So sorry all that happened. Praise God your husband wasn't hurt. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteI'm also glad your husband is okay.
ReplyDeleteWhat a week! Maybe you've got your quota for 2010 already.
I'm sorry you guys had such a bad week.
Glad to hear no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteWhat flavor of Bluebell???? I miss it so badly some days I think I can taste cookies & cream in my day dreaams....
So strange, I was wondering if everything was okay with you and the family. You seemed a bit out of sorts in the last posts, then all of this.... wow, what a week. Just remember, we all worry about you... I am glad to hear you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteOh no. What a mess! I'm sorry it's been such a rough week, but I'm glad to hear that your husband is okay. And it sounds like you're dealing with it in the best ways possible. Fingers crossed for another good little car- fortunately it's not a bad time to be on the market for one! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! It seems like when it rains it pours. I said a prayer that you would find a car in your price range. I hope things get better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, when it rains it pours huh? What a blessing your hubby is okay and all you have to do if find a replacement car. Praise God for that indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a mess! :( I'm sorry to hear it's been such a bummer of a week. Hope the car shopping goes well. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteWow. that is a tough week. Thinking of you during the car shopping and home repairs.
ReplyDeleteSo happy your husband is ok! Hopefully, you can get another Honda. My 1995 is still running great!
ReplyDeleteWhen it rains, it pours! Always. I hear your pain. Fortunately, your hubby is ok and you will get your problems taken care of. Think positive.
ReplyDeleteYou deserved that ice cream.
ReplyDeleteHopefully that is your share of rotten luck out of the way for this year. At least everyone is OK and how sweet of Justin to get you flowers and ice cream!
ReplyDeleteWhat a week you had! Fortunately, hubbie is all right and the week ended with Bluebell ice cream and flowers! Keep smiling and sewing!
ReplyDeleteWow! You must be worn out! Hope things settle down for you soon and you find a good replacement as painlessly (haha I hate car shopping too) as possible!
ReplyDeleteOh dear! At least you are all safe.
ReplyDeletePerfect opportunity to say, "CRUD MONKEYS!" You've got a lot on your plate, but God gives us no more than we can bare. Hang in there, things will turn around.
ReplyDeleteWow, 'hard' is an understatement! I suppose it all could've been much worse, but I'm sure it's hard to think that way now!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That sucks! :-( Well, best of luck on finding a car, it's great to hear that your hubby is OK though. Speaking of which, it sounds like your hubby is quite the guy--recovering from a car accident and STILL managing to discover and/or help fix the other problems. Lesser men would crumble under the pressure. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you had such a tough and bad week. Hope everything will be ok soon.
ReplyDeletePity about the Honda. My husband has just handed over his 1989 Honda Civic which bought near new in 1991 to our daughter. She got her licence this week. He's driving my 2006 Honda Hybrid (totally recommended) and I'm on the ferry.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read of your recent issues. I would say that was a lot to start off the new year with. Hopefully it will be improving soon.
ReplyDeleteAaargh! what a horrible time you've been having. Several bad things all at once is not nice but sometimes life is like that and at least nobody has been hurt and everything can be fixed. Now the good times will start happening for you and your lovely, and very handy, husband!
ReplyDeleteYour adventures appear to be not limited to sewing! :)
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Oh no! Sorry to hear, but I'm glad that your husband is safe and everything is fixed before it could've gotten worse. Good luck with the car situation!
ReplyDeleteOh, dear...of course, always praying, Amanda.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible spell you are having. I am so glad your hubby is OK. They say what doesn't put you down just makes you stronger. Thing is, who wants to be that strong? I pray tomorrow is a better day and you get some relief from all this craziness thru the discipline of your beautiful sewing.
ReplyDeleteYikes, what a rotten week for home and car. So very glad that your husband is OK and you've discovered the leak sources. I like to remind myself "this too shall pass"...the easy and the hard times, too. Until then, ice cream and flowers are great therapy.
ReplyDeleteI know it felt, bad but take comfort in knowing it could have been much worse. Your car is gone, but your hubby is still walking. Your house may have leaks, but you have a roof over your head. You may feel a little sorry for yourself as long as the ice cream lasts. Then, turn on the TV, watch some video from Haiti and be thankful for how blessed you are.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness noone was hurt - I hope that all thses issues have sorted themselves out over the past months.
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