That old expression "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone" is so true.
Our furnace breathed it's last breath sometime over the past weekend. As it was mild and dare I say "warm" on Saturday we didn't really notice it. Didn't really notice it on Sunday morning either, but by Sunday evening it was evident that the brave thing had lived it's last. An almost 17 year life. I suppose that's good in "furnace years".
We give "birth" to a new furnace later today (it's a 5 hour labour, no epidural needed...except for the one I'll need when we have to hand over the very large cheque to cover the "doctor's fee"). And about time too. It's been a little "chilly" in here...temps were at 63 when we went to bed and woke to 57. My oh my. Jumping into the shower felt good!!
All that aside, what has really hit home for me is how blessed we are. Certainly we are blessed that this happened at the beginning of spring and not the dead of winter where we would have felt the cold so much more.
We are blessed that we are not homeless. That we have the availability of funds to pay for a new furnace. I think of the people who are strapped financially and have no outlet, no other resource to have the required funds to replace necessities. I think of those who have no homes, who make their way in the world in a manner that I can't even begin to imagine.
I might have felt the cold as I ran from my bed to the shower, shivering and squealing. But as I stood under that warm water I gave thanks for all that I have and had a much better appreciation for those who might not be in such a blessed position.
Don't forget to give thanks today for all the blessings in your life.
6 comments:
Yes we so forget our blessings.
Unfortunately, I like most need to be reminded to count my blessings ... thanks for reminding me.
Wonderful post, funny and profound. Life does look a lot brighter when you start adding up the blessings.
(My furnace is 23 years old, not too energy efficient, but hanging on to it till it's last breathe, they are so expensive)
Hey, how hard was it turning off that warm water and getting out of the shower :)
Yes, we are very fortunate and we too often forget it.
Sherry, you wouldn't much like it in my house. Our "furnace", which does actually heat the ground floor of the very old (over 130 years) farm house we live in, is a wood stoked stove. So when I go to bed or to work, and no one continues to replenish the wood, the stove goes cold. So does the house. I get up in the cold every morning of the winter. And most of the fall and spring, for that matter. But you mustn't feel sorry for me - although I don't like the cold, I do love to live in this old house.
Have a lovely day!
Renate
I think those times of taking so much for granted have come to an end. We now see that what we once considered basics are blessings.
May your home soon be filled with warmth.
(And don’t trip and fall running to the shower!)
So good to be reminded. Thanks!
Yes, you were lucky it expired when it did. And gratitude can be overlooked here in North America. Thanks for reminding us.
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