While attending SUNY New Paltz, I went to hear a lecture on the work of women throughout the world. One of the most shocking statistics was the amount of time that women, all over the world spend getting water. I don't remember the exact number but it was well over 80% of their time is spent walking and carrying water!
This really hit home this week with two children and a stomach virus! In the course of three days, I gave five baths, and did 4 loads of laundry... just from the affects of this bug!
I couldn't imagine what I would do if I didn't have running water! I know it seems like a simple thing for us Americans but I really appreciated having a bathtub and a washing machine! I remember not too long ago, when I didn't have laundry in my house and had to take everything to a laundry mat! With all the nasty clothes and bed sheets, I was really appreciative of that!
So, even though I had too clingy grumpy kids, I reminded myself that at least my house still didn't smell like a porta potty! For that, I am thankful!
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