This morning at church we were having a bridal shower/luncheon for a young couple and I put a roast in the oven ON LOW last night which I have done many times before. I was in that dreamy sleep of early morning when the alarm system went off. I broke and ran to the oven and opened it. Like flames from the dragons mouth fire licked out at me. I screamed for Ed and closed the oven. Smoke filled the house and I ran to the control to shut off the alarm. Of course the phone rang and central control was asking if we were alright. I told her what was happening and she asked if she needed to send a fire truck. I assured her that no, she didn't need to send a truck, we could handle it. I opened all the doors and went back to the oven. It took four pot holders to get the hot pot out of the oven. I carried it out to the steps and came back inside to hear the alarm system go off again. This time the upstairs fire alarm went off. Phone rings again--central control--are you SURE you don't need a fire truck??? No, I've got it under control. I'm just trying to cook and it isn't working!!! :)
Ed's dog had a wonderful breakfast and supper and I started over. I made a chicken pie that turned out great. In the meantime, we've had windows open, Lampe Bergere burning and fans running trying to get the smoke smell out of the house.
It was while I was getting my bath that I realized what a blessing having no hair had been. Normally my hair is hanging down in my face and if it had been it would have caught on fire. I got out of this with only a burnt pot, a little smoke smell and a blister on my finger. In time all of this will go away.
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is god's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:18
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