...we wouldn't have any. Or that is how it has seemed this year. Take this weekend for a small example. Saturday night as we sat down for dinner I commented to my sweet husband, "Hmm.... the refrigerator seem to be louder than usual." Later that evening we noticed a large puddle of water on the ground in front of it. My refrigerator did need to be cleaned out, but this is not how I wanted to do it.
So the 20-year-old refrigerator that we have in our laundry room that we use for -- what I like to call -- "overstocks" is now our main fridge. I'm just happy it works even if it's crammed with food right now. It is a cheap fridge that came with the house and until we get a new one for the kitchen, I have to walk to the laundry room for milk. I guess I'm getting my exercise.
The refrigerator in our kitchen was not cheap. It has a broken drawer and a broken shelf and now it doesn't cool. It is 7 years old. For those who want to know what refrigerator not to buy, it's a Kenmore Elite stainless steel side-by-side. My husband has fond hopes of using it for target practice in the near future. And then going a little Office Space on it (I reference the scene where they kick the crap out of a photocopier in a field) before we haul it to the dump in pieces. Certainly making the most of a frustrating situation.
Currently my overworked husband is installing a new faucet in our kitchen sink. The entire head came off, leaving us with a small, pointed spout that jets water straight out at you when you turn it on. Loads of laughs. Had we known how entertaining that might be, we would have installed a camera to video tape the experience.
Each of us in turn forgot that the faucet was broken -- yours truly more than once -- and managed to jet water all over ourselves, the wall, the floor or even the coffee pot four feet away -- also yours truly. Very amusing for awhile but the experience is losing it's fun after a day and a half it.
Hence the new faucet. We went with a no-nonsense, commerical-grade kick-butt faucet. This sucker is huge. And hopefully won't jet water at me when I turn it on. Always a plus.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the dishwasher, washer and dryer can make it through at least another year or two before going the way of the refrigerator. And the faucet. And the microwave. And the stove. And my truck (which we still own but has been in for repairs twice this year). Renting a house is sounding rather appealing right now....
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4