Counting Blessings

I will start with one unfortunate event. I got a text message from one of the workers that the water tank, the first thing we bought for the house way back November, broke, because of an accident. We went to the site later that afternoon, we saw the almost Php 12,000.00 water tank. My heart broke. We can’t repair it and we’d have to buy a new one. We didn't think it could be covered by warranty. All the workers were in a sad mode and they were awfully quiet. I paused for a while then I said, “Huwag na kayong malungkot, ok lang yun.” If I knew myself better, I’d really be angry and disappointed. This time, I genuinely meant that it was alright. Denden and I talked on our way home and agreed that we’ll just arrange that with our contractor. But we need not let them pay for anything. It happened and nobody wanted it to happen.

That was just one unfortunate event versus that many blessings that we have received, and we are receiving. The second release of funds were approved and transferred. We got a memo that our whole street will be constructed so the road will be brand new at about the same time the brand new house is ready. It was actually one of the worst roads on the subdivision. Plus, plus, plus the stones and soil fillings from the road excavation was given to us free of charge. We badly needed about four load-full of dump trucks for our leveling and now, it's just literally on our doorstep, (that was almost a doorstep without the door).

Our contractor was so very kind and generous. Almost finished with the third level/attic. Started on the roof framing. And with the fencing of the two lots as well. The PVC windows that we ordered (for a very discounted price), were delivered today. Two more weeks passed and here is where we are so far.

So you see, counting your blessings is better than dwelling on the not so good things.