MY CUP RUNNETH OVER . . . (1-1/3 cups)

“It must be raining cats and dogs,” I thought as I heard the rain pounding on the floor.  “The floor!”  Yes, the water pounding on the bathroom floor was spewing from a ruptured old geyser (pronounced “geezer,” meaning “water heater”).  It was Déjà vu - our second geyser eruption since occupying this flat.  Once again we were out of hot water and into hot water with a flooding problem.  The old “geezer” is dead now and will have to be replaced.  Unlike our “on-demand” water system in our former home that never ran out of hot water, we will now be awake and alert with cold showers and teeth clattering tooth brushing.  Chuck would have to heat water to shave.  Since living in Africa we have learned to appreciate every gift and convenience.  When we have no hot water we say, “Well, at least we have cold water!”  When we run out of water we say, “We’re grateful that we usually have water.”  When we have no electricity, we are grateful for candlelight.  When we have a discouraging day, we can appreciate past blessings and maintain hope for a brighter tomorrow. 
                                  

Notice that even though this candle wick is nearly burnt out, bent over and spent, the light is still “going up.”