A rough week and then the water started to leak!

The last few weeks have been really, really, stressful. Which is very sad since my mother was here and she was so helpful and lovely to be around. Still, we had a difficult client situation which took the wind out of our sails...Literally. I think we all needed to get through it. The funny thing is even when life is bad it can always get worse. Knowing this is one thing. When we were kids we could never have a problem because my mother would always say "At least you aren't a Curd!" True, our lives were not embroiled in civil conflict but,,, when you are 16 pain is pain. Gratefully, we have changed our attitudes, turned a corner and made money this week! WE all have to continue to manifest ourselves...Then just when we do....My mother calls and says that her water line has broken and the Village can't seem to find the shut off so her yard and basement are being flooded. As the day progresses, the water rises and a double, triple time plumber is in the yard destroying her driveway trying to find the shut off. Suddenly, she remembers that the old owner (she has owned the house for over 20 years) so, I really mean old, might know where the line is...Sure enough he does but not before the driveway has been destroyed and the water has risen in the basement. Did I mention the repair is many thousands of dollars? I would send her to Paris but our Paris apartment connection just emailed me her whole guest bathroom caved in and the apartment won't be available until June! So, Mom, all I can say is "Thank God, you are not a Curd!"