Quick Update

So many of you have been so kind to ask about an update on the plumbing woes.. so here is a REALLY quick update in a nutshell… The plumbing contractor will be here for 5 days next week, rerouting all the plumbing in the entire house, going through walls and the ceiling, bypassing everything that is currently under the slab.

Several homeowners in this development have had the same thing happen, and if they only bypassed the broken pipe, another pipe has burst shortly thereafter…. so it’s worth it just to redo the entire house. This means cutting holes in the sheetrock every 6′ in the walls and the ceiling to put the new pipes in. Cap off the old pipes in the slab, and then reconnect the new pipes to all the bath and kitchen fixtures. THEN hire a drywall contractor to repair all the holes, and then repaint!! A little more involved than fixing a broken pipe, huh?

And the bummer news is… the Homeowners insurance policy raised the deductible to $10,000 after this started happening to a few homes in this development… so… we are out a min. of $10,000 for this estimated $11,000 to $12,000 repair. {deep sigh} (you know… for $12,000 I’d really rather have granite countertops – LOL)

This situation reminds me of an email that I got from a friend last week.. (God always has perfect timing, you know)…

I asked for strength – I was given difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom – I was given problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity – I was given a brain and brawn to work.

I asked for courage – I was given obstacles to overcome.

I asked for love – I was given troubled people to help.

I asked for favors – I was given opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted, but received everything I NEEDED.

(author unknown)

God always knows what we need. We will get through this… in the scope of life, this is nothing. We have MUCH to be thankful for, and among the things I’m thankful for are all the kind and caring people I’ve met through this blog! Thank you, friends!!

~Patty

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Sandra on October 18, 2007 at 8:34 am

WOW! What a post. You are the person I want to be. I so too often let little things get me down and drive me crazy. To have such a major issue in your life and still only think of the things you are thankful for…
You are my hero. You are the strong woman I strive to be. I wish you all the best and will definitely remember you in my prayers for awhile.

Lorie on October 18, 2007 at 8:48 am

You may want to re-think actually using the insurance for the $2-3,000 they would pay. I know it is a lot of money but they may just raise your premium and then it will cost you even more in the long run. Maybe call the insurance company and ask how that will affect your premium in the future. Just a thought from someone who has been there! :o)

Kim Evans on October 18, 2007 at 9:49 am

So well said, Patty!

Connie on October 18, 2007 at 11:25 am

Thanks for the update, I was wondering how it was going. What a total pain!!! I feel for you. Not only the inconvenience and mess of putting the pipes in, but then the mess of the drywall sanding….ugh!
Connie

Corinne on October 18, 2007 at 1:40 pm

Well said my friend….well said.
Holding you tightly in my prayers
Corinne

Dawn Griffith on October 18, 2007 at 3:07 pm

I’m praying for you as well girlie .. Hang in there ..
xoox
Dawn griffith

Jean Stayton on October 18, 2007 at 4:05 pm

Patty, thank you for sharing God has perfect
timing I needed that today. Prayers for
you in speedy fixing of you plumping, Hang
in there

Nancy Riley on October 18, 2007 at 7:58 pm

OMG Patty….I’m so sorry that you are in this situation … how awful. I’m praying for you.

Cheryl on October 19, 2007 at 3:42 am

Wow! What a tough break and what a terrific outlook. Best wishes for a quick but thorough repair job.

Bonnie W on October 19, 2007 at 3:56 am

Your strength and faith are an inspiration, Patty. And your sense of humour, well, it’s just one more thing we love about you!

Pam Downs on October 19, 2007 at 8:32 am

You ALWAYS come up with great “WOW!” ideas, Patty!
Thanks for sharing,
Pam

Barb on October 19, 2007 at 3:45 pm

Oh Patty, what a bummer. I have been thinking about you and am glad to hear the update even though it isn’t going to be fun.
Keep doin’ what you do best….STAMP!!!!!