The verb repair has two definitions, the first, in common usage, means to restore, to make good, to put right. The second repair, not used so much these days means 'to go to' or 'to go back to'
Both of them are worth considering during Lent...
The Repair Shop has become a popular programme on British TV. People bring in Granny's Typewriter, or Uncle Jack's watch, or that painting from the loft
which someone brought back from the War. or a diary from a POW Camp, Great Aunt Jessie's dancing shoes, or a teddy or toy or whatever. And however wrecked they are, the team weave their magic and restore these items so they can be truly appreciated, perhaps used again, and handed down to future generations. It is a very emotional show. I am totally behind the principle of repair and re-use. And doing such good work does have a positive impact - on the environment [less to landfill] and in the case of the show, bringing back happy memories. Generally making the world a better place.
But I have one question which rarely gets answered for me as I watch these people - why did you leave it so long? If Grandad's armchair mattered that much, why was it left to rot in the shed for 35 years? OK, maybe they had tried to find a fixer and couldn't, or maybe the cost was prohibitive and this way it is done for nothing - but it does feel that sometimes they just left it and didn't really bother about getting things put right. That just seems sad to me. I am aware of people I know who have broken relationships - people they have fallen out with, friends or family members. Life is short, friends - make every effort to repair relationships as and when you can. I know it isn't always possible, if the other person refuses - but don't let something stay unrepaired because you didn't make an effort.
However you choose to repair today, may your Sabbath be blessed
I like to repair things and I like the sound of repairing to a place that restorative. But, no matter how short life is, there are some relationships that I choose not to repair (or even attempt to do so), for my own self-preservation, as they are too toxic.
ReplyDeleteA toxic relationship is not healthy I agree
DeleteRepair is such a "good" word in many ways. A thought provoking post and it has made me sit and ponder on the different types of repair, all positive, thank you. Wishing you and Bob a restful Sunday even in the midst of your kitchen work. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteSo pleasant to sit in the lounge in our Sunday clothes, not dusty overalls!!
DeleteI say every time someone cries over a repair-why did they let it get to that stage when it was so precious to them?? We often us the word repair in a kind of jokey way-I shall repair to the sitting room to read my book. Happy Sunday.❤️Catriona
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday C❤️
ReplyDeleteI like to repair things if possible and I am sometimes called upon to repair one of DGD's stuffies. DH has found that he can repair his old wellingtons with shoo goo. They are needed in the wet snow while collecting maple sap!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Shoo Goo till today. Great name
DeleteTbe word Reparations comes to mind as I read your post... responding in some way as part of repairing relationships.
ReplyDeleteOh that's a good development of the theme, thank you!
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