A Different Kind of Memorial

This post is being written on Memorial Day and it would not be right to let the occasion pass without an open "Thank You" to all the men and women who have served the United States in conflicts far and wide so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. We are created in God's image according to His purpose and in this fallen world it is the soldier who gives us our freedoms. So to all those who have served, Thank You.

That observance having been made, our household can be as distracted as any American's and we often see a long weekend as an opportunity to get more done. Excusing the play on words in the title, that usually makes for a different memory - usually one anchored to a full weekend of home repairs. That actually hadn't been the case this Memorial Day, until 9pm last night when we noticed water coming from under the dishwasher. Sigh.

The next two hours were spent pulling the dishwasher out, drying everything off and finding the leak. Turns out it is where the motor shaft enters the impeller. Something that might be able to be fixed with a new seal seat ring or seal head inside the impeller. Problem is that the shaft has rusted slightly and is fused to the impeller assembly. Not an uncommon problem according to the repair forums, but one that will potentially result in damage to the motor to pry apart. At that point its not worth it to me to replace both the pump and impeller assembly on an 11 year old dishwasher.

Definitely in the category of things I didn't plan to do when I got up this morning - go shopping for a dishwasher. Oh well, I have the ability and freedom to be able to do so. For that, I am thankful.

Happy Memorial Day to veterans everywhere!