Above: The delightful expression on my grandson’s face as he discovers this children’s fountain at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.
Yesterday, I came home from work and discovered that we had no running water. The cause – a water main break in our neighborhood. I was suddenly very thirsty. Well, there goes cooking dinner. Oh and we can’t wash dishes. Oh shoot, don’t flush the toilet! And then…oh no, what if I can’t take a shower in the morning before work? Can’t do the laundry. No brushing teeth or washing hands either. I have to admit, I was a little bit in a panic.
So we jumped in the car and stopped at friend’s house (who had water) and filled up jugs to use for our toilets. We stopped at the store and bought drinking water. And then we went out to dinner.
While we enjoyed our meal, I got a text from my daughter-in-law who lives around the corner saying they had water.
Sure enough, when we got home, our water was running again. All was right with the world.
What do you often take for granted but know that you can’t live without? What are you thankful for?
Momdeavor 
September 15, 2016 at 5:53 pm
This is so cute… He is a lovely baby!
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September 17, 2016 at 9:27 am
Thank you Shivangi!
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September 15, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Love this! Water is def something I take for granted and thankful for! Yet, I don’t drink enough of it which is something I’m working on. However, my kid loves water too … clean up a lot of water creations, regularly. 🙂
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September 17, 2016 at 9:36 am
Thank you so much cheet8h! Haha, I get the cleaning up water creations. I have done plenty of that over the past few years. 🙂
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September 15, 2016 at 6:53 pm
There are many places on our planet that are fast running out of water, I am grateful we have the capacity to solve this pressing problem.
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September 17, 2016 at 9:40 am
Yes, I was quite aware of places that have water shortages every day. That temporary annoyance was of course a lesson on many levels. Thanks for commenting Charlie.
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September 15, 2016 at 9:21 pm
Longwood is one of my favorite places in the world. Great photo. I need to get over there soon. 🙂
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September 17, 2016 at 9:41 am
Yes, we are members although we live two and a half hours away. It is worth the trip. We go at least once a season. Thanks for commenting!
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September 15, 2016 at 11:38 pm
He looks so cute! Good to hear you got the water back. We need it for so many things. Not only for drinking and cleaning but to keep cool and feel alive. Plenty of supplies for you now at home 😉
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September 17, 2016 at 9:42 am
Thanks Mabel. Yes, at least we are prepared should something like that happens again.
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September 16, 2016 at 1:02 am
What a precious photo of your grandson! The delight on his face is just wonderful. I think if I started down the list of things I take for granted it would be a very long list. A couple of years ago we went without any electricity for a couple of days due to a storm and that triggered no heat and a variety of other losses. I think all the time of how we expect certain comforts we probably shouldn’t assume we’ll always have. My list of what I’m thankful for is probably even longer, so perhaps I’m at least balanced? 🙂
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September 17, 2016 at 9:51 am
I am sure you are balanced Debra! Trying to live mindfully while reminding myself to be grateful helps me to stay positive. Mainly the practice keeps me connected to God. If I keep in mind the gifts God gives me (even hard lessons), I am able to be an instrument of peace, love, and joy. Haha, I didn’t mean to give you this long reply but I guess I was inspired. Have a great weekend!
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