I have developed some tech skills over the years. (Some of you are laughing, others have witnessed my growth.) When technology locks up, we feel helpless. It happens on occasion.
I have to say, I have some of the best tech help on my teams at home and at work, but I love the feeling of figuring things out on my own. So many times, the best solution is "restart". Power down. Power up.
A quick restart can make all the difference! So simple, right?
Hurricane Ian left many without power. No power is stressful. Food is so expensive and if the power is out long, food thaws and spoils. Those who have generators are blessed. Power is not just a convenience, we rely on it for many things.
We rarely lose power in our 1970's neighborhood. Most of the power lines are buried. When we do, it can take a little while for them to find and remedy the problem. A little patch of grass between the neighbors garage and ours has of seen orange power cords stretched between Jim and Susie garage and ours, more than once over the years. When the power is going to be out for an extended period, they always share their generator so we can power up our fridge and a few lights, too. Yes, we have the best neighbors and neighborhood.
The space between our garage and the Ackerman's is not terribly wide. It was the perfect play space when our children were little. The small grassy space was perfect for soccer and other "reindeer games" (as I called them to borrow from Rudolph). We treated it as a "community" space. To this day, when Randy and Jim mow the grass - they often do that shared spot so the other person doesn't feel pressured to mow if it is inconvenient. (We do like things neat and tidy in the hood.) It might sound silly to some, but it is a reciprocated kindness both men and wives appreciate.
Power cords stretched across the grass might not add to the curbside appeal, but they are a wondrous sight when you realize the power isn't coming on any time soon.
Today, my verse of the day took me to the book of Acts. The people who encountered the risen Jesus and the ones who trusted those who told them the Good News, felt they were living in uncertain times. They knew Jesus had returned to Heaven. They had lost their power source.
But, Jesus promised he would not leave them orphans. On the day of Pentecost - they powered up! He keeps his promises.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” -Acts 1:8
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