Thank you who ever designed the housing on Fort Campbell. My laundry room is tiny and complicated by requiring the dryer to be in the back corner and the washer to be right next to the door. I understand that the thought was Washer first then Dryer but the laundry sink is in front of the dryer and makes it impossible to open the dryer door all the way. When the dryer was delivered I noticed that the dryer door opened the wrong way and I would have to lean over the half open door to put clothes in and out. I mentioned it to the men who delivered and installed it. No dice of course that can't help a woman out.
So, today I decided to change it. I have been struggling with it for almost a week now and finally had enough. How hard could it be right. I'm thinking 15 minutes 30 max if I have to search for tools. You are just moving 12 screws. Over an hour later with very creative use of my husband's tools I did it. I'm sure that I used the tools in ways and combinations that Craftsman never had in mind but it is done. I'm sure John could have done it faster and properly but I'm proud. I did it all by myself.
This is just one of those little experiences that I actually like about deployment. If John was home he would have switched right away. I never would have even tried. His first deployment my I can do anything moment was building the outdoor chainlink kennel for the dogs. The last one was changing a tire on the truck by my self. Would I ever say that I want John gone?... No, I miss him so much. But, when I accomplish something that I wouldn't normally do myself I feel greatful for the opportunity to challenge myself and grow. It always makes the prospect of him leaving again less scary because I can remind myself that I can do anything.
In retrospect I should have taken a picture of the door open before I switched it to better illustrate my accomplishment. I'm not going to switch it back just for a picture though so you'll just have to use your imagination.
