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The Bottom Fell Out!

Have you ever had one of those moments where everything just falls apart? Literally? That’s exactly what happened to me a while back.

I was standing in my fiberglass, stand-alone shower when I heard a loud cracking sound. I looked down, and to my disbelief, the bottom was falling out. Water began pouring across the bathroom floor, spilling into my bedroom. Towels in hand, I worked to contain the mess, knowing that this was more than a quick fix. The shower had to be replaced.

As I looked at the crumbling mess, I faced a decision: Do I replace it with another fiberglass stall, or do I take the opportunity to upgrade to something better? I chose to upgrade.

The first contractor I called quoted a price that felt astronomical. Determined to find a better option, I turned to Google. My research told me that the price should be about half of what he quoted. Around that time, I saw a post in my neighborhood’s HOA chat. A neighbor mentioned some construction work being done at her house, so I reached out to her directly. She graciously invited me to see the work, and it was impressive.

That same day, her contractor came to my house and gave me a quote. His price? A third of the first contractor’s bid. I just needed to pick out the materials, and he’d take care of the rest.

In three short days after construction began, my broken shower was replaced with a stunning tile shower, complete with new hardware. It’s beautiful—a true upgrade from what I had before.

Fast forward to now, I recently tuned into Morning Meditation with Minister Umiko D. Jones, Sr. His central message that morning was about being "comfortable in construction.” It resonated deeply and caused me to reflect on the process I went through with my shower and how it mirrors life.

In April, I lost my job unexpectedly. The bottom fell out that day, just like it did with my shower months before. It was devastating, overwhelming, and left me unsure of what was next.

But as I reflected on my shower’s journey, I saw a powerful analogy. That shower had held up as long as it could, enduring pressure and wear over the years. Each time I stepped into it, the strain grew. Eventually, it gave way.

How often do we do the same in life? We take on pressure after pressure, pushing ourselves to keep going without pausing for maintenance—without checking in on our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. And then one day, we crack.

When the bottom falls out, it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and downright painful. But here’s the truth: sometimes, it’s the only way to make room for an upgrade.

During the weeks I spent navigating contractors and waiting for construction, I had to use the other bathroom in my house. Was it inconvenient? Sure. But I couldn’t help but be grateful. Having that second bathroom was a blessing, and it reminded me that even when life feels disruptive, there are still things to be thankful for. Gratitude has a way of shifting our perspective, even in challenging times.

Now, I step into a beautiful, upgraded shower every day, and I’m reminded of how God works. He allows things to break down—not to harm us, but to rebuild us into something better.

The topic that day reminded me of this truth, and it keeps me going. I don’t know what the future holds, but I am confident in this: God’s promises are true. As scripture says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

If the bottom has fallen out for you, I want to encourage you: it’s temporary. The process may be messy and inconvenient, but trust that something beautiful is being built in its place.

Thank you, Minister Umiko Jones, for reminding me that being comfortable in and during construction is part of the journey. My shower, my life—they’re proof that even when things fall apart, we can come out better on the other side.


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