Dead Water Heater and Water Softener

Something has jinxed us this week...it has been full of things breaking down etc.  Shelby had a flat, needed all new tires.  Lee's brakes went out on his truck, while he was driving it.  Luckily he was able to get it slowed down without wrecking...Water heater and water softener both not working today.  So new softener and new elements in heater are happening tonight...  sigh.... and I am tired, completely tired even without the added stress of all this...but it's working out I hope.  Shelby is doggedly working on emptying the lime out of the water heater (big nasty job!)  Lee is home from football and helping a lot with the heavy stuff.  I am just trying to keep them from throwing things and breaking my stuff.  Anyone who has ever done home repairs knows that occasionally things get thrown and broken during the repair process.  Right Dad?  Hee Hee, just kidding!  Love my guys for all their work tonight!  And I will really appreciate it when I can take a hot shower in the morning.  I just heard the water turning on. This is getting exciting now!