I am. That’s who.
It has been almost a year since my dryer kicked it (may he rest in peace). In the months since then, I have learned the finer points of hanging laundry.
In the beginning, I hung my laundry on my back porch. But then the apartment manager lady had to get all up in my business about the terms of the lease that I signed.
And so then hung my laundry inside. Susan brought me a lovely drying rack and between that, two shower curtain rods, the top of every door, and the back of every chair, I found a way to hang every stitch of clothing, towels, sheets, or rags my family owned.
Not having a dryer, and not rushing to replace it, has taught me a lot about toughing it out with grit when times get hard. (If you’re new here, I’ve seen worse circumstances than a blown dryer. I’m shallow, but deep enough to know lacking a dryer isn’t the end of the world.)
About two weeks ago I hit a wall. My laundry routine which once went: washing machine, dryer, fold , had now become: washing machine, lay each item flat, put on hangers and hang in bathroom or carefully arrange on the drying rack and over doors and backs of chairs. Check often for dryness. Once dry, remove most items from hangers. Fold.
I told Eric I was finished playing martyr and that I would very much like a dryer. He made plans to put it in the coming week’s budget and I waited.
This morning I am doing my daily phone conference with Mom and I tell her that Eric is going to buy me a dryer this weekend. I confide in her that I am a little surprised that we don’t have one yet.
“I mean, really, Mom. I told the world two weeks ago that I was saying Uncle. I really thought that when I decided I wanted a dryer, one would just show up. I’m kind of surprised that we are actually having to buy one.”
Hours later I was in the kitchen when I hear a knock on the door.
I know what you’re thinking, “This can’t be a dryer at her door. Life can’t be that golden for Eric’s Wife”. And you’d be wrong.
My neighbor happened to have an extra dryer on hand and wanted to know if I wanted one of them. No joke.
We’ve talked before about being on God’s radar. May I present exhibit Z?
Lisa Emrich says:
Fabulous!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Susan says:
He is so good to us.
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm
lauren says:
Whoa! Sweet! Yea for dryers and God’s radar!
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Brandy T. says:
Such a good reminder that God is always on time. I needed this tonight. Thanks.
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Lauren says:
Crimeny jipits, what took HIM so long?
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Kim Heinecke says:
Love that story. I mean really, what are the chances a neighbor just happens to have an extra dryer laying around?!
Don’t forget you owe a trip to OK one of these days. Just because you ditched us with that lame Susan’s car excuse doesn’t mean you two are off the hook. (You’re wearing my prize shirt, aren’t you?)
August 23rd, 2008 at 6:04 am
Sarah S. Chicken says:
Um, I don’t believe it. Really I don’t. God is so awesome. You are truly a little flower or a bird. He WILL take care of you.
August 23rd, 2008 at 6:39 am
Cat says:
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you - so good to have reminders that God is thinking about us in the sweetest ways. dryers are really nice too. enjoy :o)
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:41 am
Laura H... says:
That is soooo awesome! Congratulations!! ^-^ Now, can I ask for a green card for my husband….. * sigh *
Laura in Japan…
August 24th, 2008 at 7:26 am
deleise says:
Your life is golden, indeed. That is way too much fun.
August 25th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Theresa says:
You know how great I think you are my little Appliance Queen!! Congratulations!!
In regards to Kim’s comment…NO FAIR. You were suppose to come while I was there.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Kristen says:
Oh I love stories like this. Love them!
God is great
August 28th, 2008 at 3:59 pm