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Win column???

Thought I would share what I suppose would be one for the win column.  Yesterday when I got home from work, I check DH's bathroom daily, to make sure he is not sneaking a cigarette in there. No smoking is allowed in the house. To my surprise, there was poop in the tub! First thought, Oh no! Then quickly thought of the horror stories I have read here with fecal matter in other places throughout the house. I thought, How lucky am I! Another step deeper into the hole. Perspective is everything.

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  • abc123
    abc123 Member Posts: 1,171
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    Yes, perspective is everything. I hope you and he will have a good weekend.
  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,091
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    amicrazytoo wrote:
    Perspective is everything.

    I agree. When you can turn a catastrophe into a win, that's a win for sure. Good job!

  • June45
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    It is funny how we now see things as a win.  I often find a pile of poop on the floor by the toilet in a nice neat pile, and like you, my thought is at least it didn't get tracked over the house.
  • Tdrinker46
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    I am smiling because perspective IS everything.  Thanks for making my day brighter.
  • Lorita
    Lorita Member Posts: 4,548
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    As caregivers we've all had those win-win moments.  Things could always be worse.
  • David J
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    amicrazytoo:

    When the toilet is clogged, I’m annoyed that DWs poop is so big and hard. When I find poop on the floor, I’m GLAD it’s so big and hard. Perspective.

    Sorry about adding more poopy talk. 

    Dave

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