Friday evening came and as I headed
home from work I was looking forward to the familiar routine and time
spent with kitties. I'd also hoped to get an early night in
preparation for the world cup play off's and final to take place over
the weekend. As I got out the car I noticed water on my roof in an
odd spot but had no idea what it was from. Entering my home I could
hear noises which sounded like water falling and my downstairs
bathroom floor was wet. I looked around and noticed water dripping
from the roof so headed upstairs, only to find the entire upstairs
area covered in water.
I went round the back of the house to
find the valve to switch the water off and there to my surprise was a
waterfall flowing from the roof out onto the back garden. I
struggled for some time to get the water switched off and then waited
for the plumbers to arrive. The plumbers eventually arrived and
found that a valve on the geyser had burst sending water everywhere.
It took much work to try and remove what I could from the room and to
move the furniture out of the water but eventually I got done but the
house was in a mess.
Was I rattled? Of course yes! I did
panic at first and wished I had family closer by to come and help,
but that's life for you when you live in Joburg miles away from
family and yes it did hurt. By Saturday morning though the shock had
worn off and I had resigned myself to my fate and spent the day
trying to restore some order and get all the immediately necessary
items downstairs.
By Sunday, with colour swatches in hand
I started window shopping. Key to a renewed positive attitude was
Romans 8:28 knowing that all things will work together for the good
of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.
I'm not about to let the devil's destructive plans ruin the joy of
shopping for a new look for my upstairs area. With my faith in our
restoring God ever strong, I stand firm knowing that God will turn
this story around for His Glory!
Please stand in faith with me that God
will grant me wisdom and strength through this renovation season!
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