Yeah, I said it. It’s a horrible word - turd. And not a word I use in front of the kids… of course. It's not a classy thing to say and I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve ever typed the word turd - but the expression makes a good point. It’s an expression Danny and I have tossed around (no pun intended) from time to time. Often referring to something about the house that has passed its prime, worthless, no use, time to expire – bottom line – you can’t make it any better.
But some times I disagree. Maybe you can polish a turd. (yes, I’ve seen that “Myth B*sters” – but that’s not what I’m speaking of…)
We’re on a budget. And more often than not I’ve got to polish a lot of out-of-date things around here… make them better – prove that they have not passed their prime… but I’ll be honest. It’s easy to open up a magazine or walk in a store and see all the pretty new stuff and want it. Now. Just replace it... newer... better!
Currently I’m struggling with our refrigerator. It’s 12 years old. It does not make ice. It does not filter water. It does not have bells or whistles. It's ugly. And it will never die. We do not replace items in our home until we have to… until it does not work any more... that’s a financial commitment we’ve made… and the fridge does not need to be replaced. I think it might just "live" forever… mocking me as I dream of ready made crushed ice and cold filtered water… But until we can get a new fridge… I’ll be grateful that I have an appliance that has lived over 10 years, keeps our food cold and does a fabulous job at displaying the kiddos art work.
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ “ Hebrews 13:5 NIV
6 lovely comments:
oh my goodness! i did a double-take when i saw whose post this was in my feeder! i never would have dreamed it was yours, but it sure did make me smile.
anyway, we love that phrase around here. it's one that i learned from j's dad, so it has some sentimental value. if a phrase can even do that? anyway...
love this post more than you know. it encouraged my down heart today. God used you to uplift me and shift perspective! thanks, kimmy!
(on a different note...one that may not make you happy...my parents replaced their fridge for the first time when i was in high school, and they'd gotten it as a wedding gift in 1969. yeah, it was mustard yellow. here's hoping they really "don't make 'em like they used to" so you can maybe get a new one sooner!)
great perspective :)
cracking up right now! Girl, you sure did polish that turd up right-clean as a whistle! :)
I stalk your blog and I have a friend that painted her fridge with appliance paint then painted cherries all over it. Here is a link: http://marcusanddina.blogspot.com/2009/08/your-assignments-and-big-reveal.html
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