Crazy Coincidence! - 31 DAYS OF CRAZY - 09 October 2012

One year ago TODAY, we purchased our FIRST new washer & dryer! The over 20 year-old appliances we had inherited had served us well as we raised two active children. Yet, the timer on the old dryer had stopped working years before. And, when the washer stopped mid-cycle & refused to restart or drain last year, that was about the last straw.  The repairman confirmed... "This thing can't be fixed Ma'am! It's way too old!" 

It was so exciting to get shiny, new appliances with all the "bells & whistles"... high efficiency, LED display, etc. But, guess what? The more fancy gadgets... the more chance of things going wrong!

This past July, the dryer refused to start. I grabbed the manual & did all the trouble-shooting suggestions.  My husband insisted that he double check that I had done everything right (as he tends to do - LOL).  The repairman was called, came & replaced a part. No charge due to the one year warranty.  HOORAY!

And then TODAY... one year to the day from purchasing the appliances, the dryer pulled the same stunt.  A quick call to the manufacture revealed that the warranty will cover this next service trip, as well.  Not exactly how I wanted my "birthday eve" to play out.  Once again, my back yard & sun room have turned into a drying center.

 Crazy coincidence?  I don't know.  But, one thing I know for sure... if it had to happen a second time on the final day of the warranty is better than in another month or so.  And, trust me... should the same issue occur again, the manufacture is going to be replacing something! 

With so much of life, certain events & happenings seem to be a cruel coincidence.  Timing often seems anything but what we had in mind.  Often though, the interruptions to our day to day bring about changes that we later recognize as perfect timing.

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Taking it Easy While Working Hard

Today, I've been thinking about how busy I am for not having a real job... and how BLESSED I am to be able to do what I do - a little writing, a lot of volunteering, a TINY bit of gardening, being a stay-at-home wife (& mom), participating in community events & church events, etc.

If God can do laundry... so can I :)
(gotta love The Far Side)

God never fails to bless me -- on a very personal & tangible basis -- when I give my time to His children in love.  I love the Lord & I love my church family at Madison Park. I love being connected to non-believers in my neighborhood & community. God designed every one of us & that makes every person very special in His eyes.

No matter what we do (a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker), the Bible says we should do it with 100% of our effort - as if to the Lord. A few great scriptures about working hard...

• "Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically." Romans 12:11 
• "This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers." 1 Timothy 4:10
• "Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

I'm busy & get worn out (and occasionally frustrated) but, I am at peace when I am doing the things I believe God has put on my schedule each day.  And... "so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone." 2 Peter 1:15 

There's nothing better than sharing GOD'S LOVE & HIS GOOD NEWS!