Sunday, June 27, 2010

...it's the little things....

The electricity remains off, the solar is down to charging for about 15 minutes a day, the generator is also "broken", something about wires that are not properly connected. I knew I was going to have a challenging weekend on my own with no electric and only the ability to use the computer to communicate for a very short time. But... I woke up saturday morning thinking, "Oh good, I can maybe have a second cup of instant coffee this morning before I get started." So... I headed to the kitchen ..got the matches.. lit the match and turned on the gas. Nothing...tried again...nothing..no sputter, sputter, no flash, just nothing. So being the inquisitive one that I am, I checked the line into the stove (well, truthfully, I tentatively checked the line with out moving things too much, knowing there are a variety of creatures, furry and otherwise that make their home under the stove and I preferred not to disturb them). Not seeing a problem, I followed the line outside next to the house to see if someone had inadvertently shut off the valve...no, it was open. Evidently, MaLouie had used the last of the propane on friday and it had not been mentioned.
Then came the time of decision...do I call Hanania or Edrick for help...or do I just wait until Monday...I opted to wait. I wasn't going to starve eating cold food .....I'll just miss the coffee!

So here I was, no electric, no generator, minimal solar and now no propane to cook. I had hoped to get computer work done for work and be able to skype with the family or at least email, but it seemed as though these activities would be at a minimum. I guess the Lord is teaching me to be independent in lifestyle, dependent on Him and content in all circumstances!

Or maybe, He just wants me work more on my creole!

FYI: For those of you like me who REALLY LIKE COFFEE...I found an alternative....Instant coffee, powdered milk, sugar and cold water...stir vigorously! Not bad...really!

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