Glass half full

Yesterday I began to feel sorry for myself and the situation where we have found ourselves.

Hubster was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and will receive his 3rd chemo treatment later this week.  His hair is falling out and he has chemo-fog brain.  After this round of treatments, his bladder will be removed and he’ll probably receive still more treatments.  No fun, especially for him.

As I was making him a new robe yesterday and thinking about our future and the irony of making pj’s and robes for a guy that has never worn them, I heard a drip, drip, drip.  Knowing this is never a good sound to hear inside, I traced it to the big utility closet in my sewing room.  When I opened the double doors and stepped in, I discovered 2″ of water on the floor.  OH NO!  This closet holds the AC and heating unit along with the water heater.  Because the closet is so big, I also use it for storing my quilt fabric/supplies and portable vintage sewing machines.  YIKES!

Here is why my cup is still half full:

I instantly got to work to discover the machines were sitting in a raised spot and are dry and safe.  All the fabric, supplies and unfinished quilts are in Rubbermaid-type bins on shelves so all remained dry.  The only thing damaged by water was an old, worn out mini-ironing board that should have been tossed years ago.  Our biggest loss was an afternoon moving fabric and sewing machines to make it easier to access the water heater.  The old unit was about 15 years old so not a loss; it was due to be replaced.

While moving fabric, I couldn’t help but realize I have enough to last a lifetime and beautiful, pristine old sewing machines I enjoy using.  I also took advantage of the opportunity to scrub the floor, making the area fresh-smelling and clean again.

We’re so fortunate to have this big, (DRY!!) home with plenty of space for doing what we love.

Shirl