The Flood

We had a little flood in our basement last week. A few months ago, we decided to build a little bar in our basement, complete with an ice maker and mini-refrigerator.  Some days I'm in my basement office for eight hours or more~I'd been dreaming about how nice it would be to walk right into the living space down there and grab my favorite drink-Diet Coke in a glass with ice. Or brew fresh coffee. So, for the last few months, we've been getting it all installed. Last Wednesday? Finished! It was just perfect! I ran to Walmart and grabbed new glasses and a case of Diet Coke!

Last Thursday morning? I went downstairs to find most of our basement soaking wet. The ice maker connector had broken off and water had poured into our beautiful new cabinets all night long. Ugh! Of course, my husband was out of town, but he did help me call everyone who needed to be called. And by Thursday night, the restoration company had installed 10 fans and assorted commercial heaters throughout our basement.

I carried my computer upstairs, and now I'm set up at the kitchen table.

The photograph is how my office looked all weekend.

Things are better now. By next week, I should be back in my office, and finally enjoying my glass of Diet Coke.

The good news? Through it all, everyone has been terrific. From our insurance rep to the plumber and contractor, to well, you name it.  It proved to me once again that something good can always come out of bad things!

with blessings,

Shelley