I wasn't able to blog yesterday because My wall-heater had a gas leak. Thank God I called the Gas Company and within 10 mins they were here. Good thing too because the heater was dumping Carbon Monoxide into my home. So all day I was driving back and forth, on the phone, and finally got a new heater. I was really impressed and thankful that my landlord was able to get things done quickly and fixed the situation properly. Having Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a very serious matter and should never be taken lightly. Here is some information that I was able to get from wikipedia's website.
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect. Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of organic matter with insufficient oxygen supply to enable complete oxidation to carbon dioxide (CO2) and is often produced in domestic or industrial settings by older motor vehicles and other gasoline-powered tools, heaters, and cooking equipment. Exposures at 100 ppm or greater can be dangerous to human health.[1]
Symptoms of mild acute poisoning include headaches, vertigo, and flu-like effects; larger exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central nervous system and heart, and even death. Following acute poisoning, long-term sequelae often occur. Carbon monoxide can also have severe effects on the fetus of a pregnant woman. Chronic exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide can lead to depression, confusion, and memory loss.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_poisoning
I also added the direct link if you want to know further information. Also, by June of this year it will be required by ALL homes to have a Carbon Monoxide detector. If you are renting (like myself), make sure your landlord provides one for you. And If not, go buy one and give them the bill. It's their responsibility to provide one and could become a liability if not.
On a much lighter not...I was reading from a devotional titled, God Calling written by A.J. Russell. In today's passage it really touched me.
Be glad all the time. Rejoice exceedingly. Joy in Me. Rest in Me. Never be afraid. Pray more. Do not get worried. I am thy Helper. "Underneath are Everlasting Arms." You cannot get below that. Rest in them, as a tired child rests.
Lord, Thank you for today! Thank you for keeping my family in Your loving arms and for watching over us. Guide us in Your path today and give us the strength we need to do Your will. You are almighty and powerful. Amen.
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