My tank runneth over....

This is not the picture I intended for today. I planned, for weeks, to have a picture of the departing Kenya Mission Team. Jim and Peggy, Chuck and Arlene, Sylvia, and my boss, Cliff, left the church parking lot at 7:50 this morning. I really wanted to be there to see them off. I woke up early and laid in bed trying to rest until the last minute. I finally gave up and got up to get my shower and head to the church. I have been "fixing" a constant drip from my toilet tank by turning off the water when the toilet was not in use, fulling intending to get it taken care of as soon as the team left. This morning, when I turned the valve, it popped and no amount of turning would shut the water off. Lesson Number One: be sure you know how/where to turn the water off. With the toilet running full force, I threw on a dress over my pajamas and raced around the outside of the house. (I forgive you for chuckling at the mental picture I am creating.) Finally, I called my retired friend who has done light electrical and plumbing jobs around my house. He came to my rescue and we found the valve cover overgrown and buried in dirt. (They now measure your water use electronically.) Meanwhile, I had gone back and discovered as long as I kept firm pressure on the valve beside the tank the water stopped flowing. George diagnosed the problem and left to get parts and tools. We made a plan to leave the house unlocked. I closed Precious (the cat) up in the bedroom and headed to work.

My tank overfloweth... This was one of those "choose your attitude" moments. I was upset with myself. I couldn't find my tool box, then I couldn't find the main water valve. Why had I let this go? Even after the repair was in progress, I was scattered. I was pulling out of the driveway when I realised I didn't have my phone. Went back in to find my phone and left my keys. Oh, my word! Can you believe people leave me in charge of their children? Ok, Stop. Take a deep breath. Remind me, Lord, that no detail of my life goes unnoticed. Remind me, Lord, of my value in your eyes. Remind me, Lord of how mightily you have blessed my life with family, friends, and yes, even posessions that have to be taken care of. Yep, my tank overflowed this morning, but my life is continually overflowing with your goodness. Thank you, Lord.