Immediate results

Yesterday I made two phone calls that I've been putting off. The washing machine was not working properly, so I called Minnegasco (we have a service policy on the washer) for repair. I also called a cardiologist my endocronologist recommended, just to get a baseline reading, since heart disease is so common among diabetics.

When I called Minnegasco, I expected to have to wait two or three days for a repairman to come out. To my surprise, they said someone could come out that day, and that they would call first. Fifteen minutes later, I got a call, and fifteen minutes after that, the repairman came to my door.

I took him downstairs to show him the offending machine. "The hose came loose about a week ago, and my husband fixed that, but now it won't run on the cold cycle, and between the spin and rinse, it just makes a humming noise, so you have to move it manually," I explained.

"Hmmm. Is the cold water shut off?" He then reached over to turn the faucet connected to the cold water for the machine. Then he turned on the cold water cycle. Amazing! It was fixed! The other cycles were now fine too.

I was very happy that we had a service policy and were not paying this man $75 to come to our house to turn on the faucet. So now we know better.

I had quick results at the cardiologist, too. Once they asked me some questions and got insurance information, they said I could be seen next Monday. I was flabbergasted, thinking it would take several weeks if not months to get in to see such a specialist without an emergency. I had to wait 3 months to see my endocronologist for the first time. But they had had a cancellation, so I'm off to the heart doctor on Monday.

My heart is already feeling lighter, and my clothes cleaner.

Till next time,


Suzi