As I write, well drillers are drilling a new well for our home. (See photo--sorry, but an apple tree blocks the view of the drilling rig). For the second summer in a row, our water supply has dwindled to the point where we have to maintain extreme vigilance. For example, to take a shower, it's five seconds of getting wet, turn off the water as you soap up, and then use about a minute's worth of water to get all the soap off. Even then, there is total anxiety during the shower time because you never know if the water will suddenly cut off and leave you covered in shampoo.
We are not alone in our difficulty. All of our neighbors are having the same problem. And I recall last summer, when the entire city of Atlanta came dangerously close to running out of water. Water is truly a precious resource. When your well is running dry, you can't help but notice the effects. The same is true if your spiritual well is running dry. You notice.
I just had a lovely moment that helped replenish my spirit. The well driller guy, Randy, just rang my doorbell and asked to use the phone. Then we chatted for a moment about the old dogs lounging on the back porch. He was quite taken with Dakota, who is about 95 pounds of elderly and arthritic dog. He'd noticed her hip problem and was being very kind to her. In return, she actually stopped barking at him (very rare for her! She's one helluva watchdog!). And then he told me the sweetest story. He said that his little daughter asked him, "Daddy, can we get us a dog?" And he told her to wait a little bit and one would come to them. "And sure enough, about two weeks later, one got dropped on our road--a beagle. She named her 'Roxie' and that's the sweetest little dog."
I believe in abundance. I believe in things coming to you, as needed, just like that beagle came to the well driller's home. And I am keeping my fingers crossed now, as they continue to drill for water!
