Have you ever done a tedious job that you might have to repeat? Then you dread doing it the next time? Recently our wireless internet connection went down and we needed to get the wireless printer reset to operate again. If you have had that pleasure, you press one button and then hold in the WPS button on the router down. It did not work.
But while holding in the button I looked to the left, out the office window and beheld a wonder! A Scarlet Tanager, right under our feeder! And then in the branches of our maple tree. Nope! I could not grab a camera (holding in the stupid button) and even if I had run for a camera I might have missed the grandeur of that lovely startling bird. I have only seen one at our house once or twice before! Here is a photo from online.
Be still my heart!! Yes, eventually Bob and I figured it out together and all things wireless are working, for now!
“Human beings must always be on the watch for the coming of wonders.”
E. B. White
A few days later Bob and I took on another rather tedious job. Our office windows look out at the front yard and sun all day long. The window seals eventually rotted from all that sun. Bob connected with the building supply company who connected with the window company which eventually found the seals. He picked them up in northern Kentucky and then we played window installers and put the seals in. Yikes. I was grateful for my crochet and sewing experience! We had to feed this tiny plastic edge into a tiny plastic slot and get it to lock in. Had to make certain the corners were cut on an angle that would match the window. More than once we had to take it out. All the while the windows in question were open and the summer heat was pouring in vigorously.
Poof! While holding an edge of the window I looked down at my cactus garden tray. The tips of one succulent were amazing. Right there! Just then!
Right there in the midst of the tedium a wondrous sight! Oh, that appreciation made the job much easier.
There are treasures galore around us if we will just stay aware. May the blessings of your day astound you!
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There are always niggling little chores to do that are tedious, but necessary. I happened to look out my front door this morning and noticed that I have a bunch of little rust spots and peeling paint on the metal railing around the little porch area. I need to get out a wire brush, some sandpaper, and repaint the railing, but I am hoping I can wait for it to get a little cooler before I do it. Have a wonderful day, Molly.
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I think both were rewards for us not getting over frustrated or stressed..hopefully it is a reminder in the future. I was impressed you could remove yourself from the tasks and see what was going on around you. I too often have tunnel vision!
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