The images that surround us and swirl about our feet sink in whether we realize it or not.
Here in this new tiny village, there has been quite a bit of problems with the water supply. Imagine our surprise and utter dismay at the end of unpacking boxes to find that the gold at the end of the rainbow – in this case, the much anticipated shower on the path to cleanliness – has dissolved into a cloudy gray wash. Oh, dear. Their old pipes, tired after so many years of tapping deep into the water table. Our old pipes, worn thin by the rush.
The local water company is working on it with dramatic updates, bottles of Crystalline distributed daily for each resident and the fire hydrants left open all night so as to clear out the end of the bad.
Lately, I have had one thought in my head, recurring, “I need to let the silt sink to the bottom.” This summer and heat have taken their toll on top of years punctuated with uncertainty. And yet, suddenly I find myself immersed in quiet and realize that I am beginning to see clearly. But not quite yet. I wander from room to room, forgetting the reason that had put me in motion, I am forgetful, often unable to concentrate my thoughts enough to write and yet am delighted to be…happy.
I am right where I want to be.
Like the underground thick and deep, the murky in me will quell and then it is on and upward we go.
EDIT: I try to be clear in my writing but this seems like it is another example of murkiness as the key word to me in this post is “happy”. And I am, we are, supremely so. Being here is amazing. Things may not be perfect but as I write here often, that isn’t really the point now, is it? With my Best from Provence, Heather
Have a great rest of your weekend…
Yowza! Bon Courage, Donna…
So true and I once went a few weeks in Africa without having much more access than that so I will focus on the positive such as those amazing steps. The ones outside the front door are my favorite for sitting and dreaming, you will see them soon. Happy Sunday to you…
Yaaaaay!!!! I am so happy thinking of you being up there with your Honey in what is truly one of the most utterly perfect places I have ever been to…I know you will enjoy…take a dip for me, Sister!
Jackie, I remember the advice that you gave us when we were house-hunting: that if it didn't happen then it wasn't meant to be because there is something better waiting for you!
I am so sorry to hear of your stressful situations and please do let me know what is going on so I can keep you in my thoughts. Much Love to you!
Getting even more wonderful with each day…and tomorrow is a special one for me!
Dear H.,
first thing to do for the future:
to buy a tank for emergencies and to connect it with the water system of the house (not less than 1500 litres)
add an auto pump (I hope this is the right word in English).
Water supply are "normal" problems where I live (And I don't live in the desert!). In Summer we have water only at night (but not in the big cities) so everyone has a tank.
We also have small tanks we use to fill the biggest one for more serious problems of local water supply. When it happens (and it happens…!) it is a very hard work ….
Positive side:
we learned not to waste water that is precious and essential to life. Most of the people on earth do not have enough water so I think I am lucky.
Everything will be fine for you I am sure.
A big hug
Yes, I need to follow Jeanne: Isn't that a wonderful thing to say: "I am right where I want to be". Espescially with your experiences and history. It makes me happy to read that.
Running water is elementary to us but everytime it is not provided we realize the luxury to have it.
Also I need to say how I enjoy the bright minimalism of those two photographs. The fine textures and geometries of such common objects. They emphasize the "existance of the absent" (…of everything not shown on the images. (; )
Heather…I am posts and posts out of touch here. You moved! I loved reading your words "I am right where I want to be". It says it all…(hoping water comes your way soon, I know that feeling!) xx
Thank you for that reminder, silkandthreades. Heather, I'm so glad that you all are happy and wish you continuing good energy as you make your new home. I know what it feels like to be hot and sweaty after a long, hard day's work, only to learn that a refreshing shower is not going to be possible. I hope your clean water has returned by the time you read this. If not, is there a cool stream or river nearby? Best wishes, Leslie in hot Portland, Oregon