It seems my refrigerator decided that it wants to be a freezer. Really. My refrigerator started to partially freeze things for some reason. That does create a bit of a problem since I don’t like my milk to be slushy when I drink it. So, on June 13th, I called my home warranty company to report this issue.
Little did I know that two months later, I still wouldn’t have this problem fixed.
Long story short, there was a serious of missed appointments from the contractor that was supposed to be fixing the issue, wrong parts order and a bunch of misdiagnosed problems. They kept saying it was one issue and ordered parts to fix it only to find out that really wasn’t the problem and another part ordered. In fact, at one point, my refrigerator was doing double duty as a freezer. Everything in there was a solid block of ice. That makes it difficult to add milk to your cereal or any other food recipe that calls for milk when it is a gallon sized milk cube.
Finally, after the 6th no call/no show we told the home warranty company that we wanted a different contractor to come out and repair the problem. We were tired of the original company that was assigned and all of our issues with them. Lies, excuses, wasted time and parts being held together by duct tape had made us reach our breaking point. We wanted someone new to come out. Thankfully, the home warranty company listened to us. Either that or the complaint filed with the BBB was enough for them to understand we were highly ticked off at the whole thing. A new contractor was assigned; that turned out to be the biggest blessing of all.
The new contractor showed up when he said he would which was a huge point in his favor but that was just the beginning. Robert gave him a brief history of the problems, he took a look at how it was being held together with duct tape and said “You need a new refrigerator”. He said the parts would not go back together 100% correctly at this point and we would always have issues with it no matter what so it needed to be replaced. Five minutes in our house and that was his recommendation. Woohoo!
We had two options for replacement. We could receive a comparable model refrigerator or we could have a check cut for the cost to purchase one ourselves. We opted to have the check cut and purchase one ourselves because we wanted to upgrade. Our current one is a black side by side and we want a stainless steel French door. A little more pricey, right? Not necessarily. We have actually been able to find one that we really like at one of the nearby outlet stores for just a few dollars more than the check we are going to be given. Granted, it might have a few scratches on the side and maybe a dent on it, but I can live with that. It was bound to happen anyway from day to day use at my house.
Now, I just have to wait to receive the check and for it to clear the bank; I have to wait for the refrigerator to be delivered to my house. I know this adds a few more weeks to the wait. I can see the end in sight, though so I am okay with that. I am getting a new refrigerator to replace the one that I currently have and it will cost me next to nothing; an upgraded model to boot! I would consider that a huge blessing in disguise.
The reason I share this story is to remind you (and myself) that many times the current hardship we are in leads to a greater reward. We just have to get through whatever it is that is going on. I have spent so much of the last two months angry and frustrated with everything that has been going on that I couldn’t see the bigger picture. How many times can any of us say that about something that is happening in our lives at this precise moment? We get so caught up in how horrible life is today that we can’t see beyond the awfulness of it all. So many times, the trial that we are enduring today is preparing us for something so much greater that God has for us. He is just waiting for the right time to reveal his ultimate plan for us. In this case, I have dealt with a lot of annoyances and inconveniences for nearly two months, but the end result is going to be worth it.
So, remember that no matter how bad it all seems today, what God has planned for you tomorrow far outweighs the frustration you have today. I know this is easier said than done but I hope that I have given at least one person a little bit of encouragement about the trial you are going through today.
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