I literally stepped on this one. In the floor of my mother-in-law's shower was a drain. Hold on; that's not the news. The drain was loosely capped by a tin cover punched full of enough holes to make even Swiss cheese jealous. That is no news either.
The drain cover was held in place by one lone and rough screw. You could say someone in my family had a screw loose, and I didn't even know about it! But you wouldn't say that because you wouldn't want to offend.
Here's the news: It was like this and for how long I have no idea and this under my own roof and risking the health of someone I definitely want to stay healthy since she irons my shirts and lets me win at Yahtzee occasionally.
Do we not talk about our needs and think others are so busy that they can't assist us? Or do we assume the little things can wait for a convenient time? There are times we really can't get to even legitimate issues, but I want to imagine we can get there more often when we know what the actual current status is.
Speak up and don't let the loose screw go untightened. The drain repair took less than ten minutes. Two tight, smooth, well functioning screws took the place of one nasty old one. Done! Not every need requires much for a healthy resolution.
Tim Gramly
Education Pastor
South Haven Baptist Church
Oct. 19, 2009
About Me
- Tim G.
- Born in Topeka, Kansas and having grown up in eastern Kansas (Lawrence, Desoto, Pittsburg, and Topeka), I am originally native to the area. Once living in Kansas, I have lived in each of the following states as well: Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and California. My wife and I have two married daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren. Gray hair is earned, not given out. (No cats, dogs, parrots, mice, bugs or alligators, but lots of frogs.) One of the best things about being a parent is that you learn a lot about The Father and His love for His children.
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