Water, Water... Water?

 
Monday marked the first week of summer school. *groan* *blech* *moan* *complain*  Actually, I should not really be complaining.  I am only taking one class and I have been really diligent about working every day and getting things posted super early.  What can I say, I like having a buffer -- a big buffer!  But, to be honest -- and I know you have heard this at least a dozen times -- I do not like school!  It is a means to an end, and I am so excited that the end is finally peeking over the horizon!

So, every morning this week, I have woken up and hit the books.  Lydia and I have to share my laptop for the classes we are both taking because she has an older version of Microsoft Office on her computer.  I take the morning shift and she takes the afternoon and evening shifts.  (Her class has waaaaaaaay more busy work than mine.)  It actually works out quite well, since it leaves my afternoons free for exercising, laundry, cleaning, and cooking.  Today, though, my daily schedule is all out of wack since we have no running water.  There is an external leak near one of our neighbors, so everyone's water had to be shut down to fix it.  It is amazing how much you cannot do without water.  My first thought was, "Okay, I'll delay my exercising till I can shower.  No big deal.  I can wait."  But as I wandered around the house preparing to do my usual regime, it hit me: no doing dishes, no washing laundry, can't clean the bathroom, cooking will dirty up the kitchen which I can't clean.  What can I do?!?!  I can vacuum!!!  Afternoon list: 1 - vacuum; 2 - pray for restored water!    To top things off, when I was making my meal-replacement shake, I did not check that the lid was properly snapped down.  Yes, it sprayed everywhere -- on me, the counters, the floor, and no water to help clean it up.  It really makes you appreciate the little things in life.  It also reminded me of all those who do not have access to clean water.

World Vision is one of my very favorite charitable organizations.  Their site states that they are "Building a better world for children."  One of their projects is bringing clean water to communities lacking in this precious commodity.  You can read about their Clean Water Fund and donate HERE!  So, while I sit here in my shake-splattered shirt and greasy hair, I think I'll make a donation, then pull out the vacuum cleaner and count my blessings.  Have an amazing and blessed day, everyone!!!