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On the Importance of Little Things

On the Importance of Little Things

Oh, the importance of little things
 A careless match - a broken spring;
Causing disasters - fires and flooded homes
 Attention to details - not accident prone.

The failure of a $.70 spring in our refrigerator caused a "frig flood!"   Everything in our home, outside of the bedrooms, has been moved out, all the flooring has been removed, bathrooms stripped and wallboard has to be replaced!  A frig flood renovation!  

10-22-21
Contest: Bite Size Poems No.24
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Karen Jones Date: 10/31/2021 1:25:00 PM oh wow what a terrible thing to happen. Great job penning it, congrats! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 11/1/2021 9:42:00 AM Hi Karen! It's been an "adventure." Now, just taking one step at a time. Thank yo so much for your comforting words and congrats! REALLY appreciated! Blessings!

Christuraj Alex Date: 10/27/2021 11:25:00 AM A great story is written in short. Beautiful! Congratulations! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 11/1/2021 9:40:00 AM Thanks so much Chris! Have had many responses from others going through the same kind of experience! Not only do I get to share this "adventure," but it gives other people the opportunity to do the same - a little community building! Hope everything is sane in your world. Blessings.

Ann Peck Date: 10/27/2021 8:56:00 AM Oh, Sam! I'm going through my master BR ruined, carpet finally pulled, because of a crack in the condensation hose of my refrig. air. My sons will replace flooring at Thanksgiving. It's a mess. Poor you. Good of you to remind us...Congratulations! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 10/27/2021 10:03:00 AM Oh no, not you too Ann! I know of what you speak! Sending you positive thoughts and many blessings for your repairs and floor replacement. Seems like we are in the same boat named "What a mess!". Looks like things might go back to normal by Thanksgiving for both of us! Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing, your congratulations and your concern! Blessings!

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 10/27/2021 8:38:00 AM How interesting!! A small failure can cause so much damage!! Thanks for sharing this! congrats on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 10/27/2021 9:55:00 AM Indeed it can! It's been an interesting experience and we're just taking it day by day and minute by minute. Thank you for your congrats and your message.

Line Gauthier Date: 10/27/2021 8:01:00 AM Sounds like a true story ~ yikes Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 10/27/2021 9:39:00 AM Unfortunately it is. All this happened because of the failure of a $.70 spring! But, there is a silver lining - we are getting a remodeled master bath! Just have to go step by step right now! So appreciative of your concern and thankful for your placement. Love these bite size poem contests! Such fun and a challenge to stay focused. Thank you!

Michelle Faulkner Date: 10/25/2021 4:15:00 PM Yes, little things can leave large consequences, I have been there too, hope things get back to normal for you soon~ Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 10/27/2021 9:30:00 AM So true! We're looking for a little normalcy. Waiting for the abatement company to remove damaged drywall then it's on to replacing the wood floors and remodeling bathrooms! Thank so much for your positive thoughts. They are welcomed and really appreciated! Blessings to my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/22/2021 11:58:00 AM Hello Sam Kauffman, good luck in the contest. What a mess. That would take tie to clean up. The expense would be Too high. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/22/2021 3:47:00 PM Hello Sam , yes these things can be unexpected. It can happen to anyone. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs. Sam Kauffman Date: 10/22/2021 12:25:00 PM It has been an adventure - so to speak - and completely unexpected! Thank you for your words of comfort. They are really appreciated. Hope all is well with you. Blessings!