I had a journal as a teenager that had a lot of bad news in it. I used it to vent hurt feeling , frustration, everything that seemed or was unfair. It was not a pleasant read. It was not uplifting and once I realized this I determined to put down positive things for keeping and just vent on paper that wouldn't be kept for posterity. The main reason being that I didn't want to forget how good my life was or my children to have a warped perspective about how many good things I had in my life. Now though with the perspective thing in mind I think I will share some bad news. Paul has been laid off from work. Not the end of the world I know but for a day or two I really did feel super bad. Like living in one of those Twilight Zone episodes or Groundhog Day cause almost exactly a year ago Paul was laid off. We would need to find a job move, start new schools, be the new people in the ward again and just when we were coming to the bottom of the list somebody decided we should go back to where we started. I can't say I am happy to do it again. The Lord has always taken care of us but one of these times we hope to keep the blessings and comfort that we have been given for more that a year before having to hand them in for a new grab bag. I feel ready to wait ( for a little while ) for things to work out. While I am waiting I am asking that there might be a way opened for us to stay here and keep the house we are building and still pay all the bills so until there is some direction for us to go The Lord knows what's on my wish list. now on to good things.
This is the view from the parachute window. The mountain is called R mountain.If you look closely you will see the letter R near the top.
This is the view from the one room where you can see the temple. You really can see it better in person. The clouds being so similar in color kind of make it hard to see in this picture. I will have to take another one for you.
The house now has it's wrap on and windows in.
The exterior doors are in. The front door is now my favorite part of the house so far.
I spent a few of the last warm days of the season staining and sealing it. I think it looks beautiful. I love it even more now.
This is the best helper ever. He is only two and a half but he didn't whine or complain or get into my stuff he was a total and complete angel for the hours it took over three days and he deserves a little recognition for that great job.
4 comments:
I love the door too! For my money, we are keeping the house. Things will work out. I can't wait to see it all finished. I would like to have seen it all along the way. Thanks for the pictures---keep them coming
I love that door too! It is really beautiful. I am praying that everything will work out for you guys to stay where you are and move into your beautiful home (even though I would love to have you close to me). I love you!
I'm with the girls-love the door. It might be my favorite part of the house too! And your right-a good helper like that definitely deserves some kudos!
I look back on when my parents went through that over and over (though without the moving) and only realize now that I am a grown up how stressful that can be. You will be in my prayers.
And on the sharing of bad news . . . I think only the good news can also do our children a disservice, because it gives them a skewed version of what life is really like. And it's only when you share that other people who love you can try to give you a boost.
And the doors are a job well done. You should be proud of them and of your helper.
-Stephanie
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