Hi friends. I got tired of seeing the grouchy post at the top of the page whenever I would check for comments...so here's a happy one to replace it :)
My brother Jeshurun (college student in Texas, for those who don't know him) recently drove to Ontario to visit/work for a friend who has a farm up there. He tried to stop by my place for a visit on his way through Indiana, but was prevented due to the crazy flooding we had--he tried three different possible routes to get to Bloomington, but all three were flooded. So we didn't get to see him on his way up. But on his way back from Ontario, a couple of weeks later, he was able to stop here for a couple of days.
It's been nice to see him again. He's been busy both helping me with a project--installing ceiling fans--and working with pencil and graph paper to plan his next project. His next project is to help renovate a church building (his church will be purchasing a new building next week, and they are renovating a wing to house the pastor and his family). At the moment Jesh is working on the ceiling fan in my bedroom actually--so I won't be able to get to bed for a while I guess. Good excuse to brew some tea and eat more cookies...as if I haven't had enough caffeine and sugar today already. :)
After a few days of grouchiness about the state of my house, I have returned to my usual state of optimism. Yes, my basement smells musty, but thanks to the dehumidifier I found on Craigslist for a great price, the odor has greatly diminished, and the carpet is finally dry again. Yes, my dishwasher is malfunctioning, but I bet I can find a good one at a local used-appliance store, and they aren't all that difficult to replace (right??). Yes, I have a lot of unfinished projects around the house, and the unfinished trim in the living room/kitchen/entryway has been kind of bugging me, but I just discovered that I can run the miter saw in the basement at night without waking up the boys upstairs, so I bet I will be able to finish that project soon. Etc. etc.
Other nice things going on in my life: Noah has been the cutest thing lately. He is very affectionate and likes to laugh at things. I love hearing him laugh. I get the best laughs when I put lotion on his neck after his bath--he is very ticklish. Elijah is making good progress with potty training, and at random moments will tell me, "Mama? I love you most in the whole world." We've been enjoying Bryan Park and the farmer's market on a regular basis. And I have my sister's wedding to look forward to...and all of my plants look fantastic these days...and I have other nice things going on in my life too, but you get the idea. :)
Okay, I'm sleepy.
I am amazed at how much you accomplish and how positive you always sound. I'd have had a nervous breakdown if I'd been flooded twice - and I wouldn't have a clue how to use a mitre saw.
ReplyDeleteI think you are a very talented young woman :-)
It's nice you have Jeshurun to help out a bit - is the church building he is going to be fixing in Santa Fe for Lyle & family? I didn't know they had bought a building.
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Thanks for the compliment!!
ReplyDeleteYes, the new church building is in Santa Fe. One wing is currently a kitchen and classrooms but will be converted to living quarters for Lyle & family. Jesh will be installing a couple of bathrooms and closets, perhaps some new lighting, etc.
Jesh is actually my inspiration for my renovation projects--he is pretty much a self-taught handyman. He figured a lot of things out just from reading books and experimenting. I decided that if he can figure things out on his own, so can I (though it may take me a bit longer since my muscles aren't quite as developed, LOL)
Wow Sharon, you do have a lot on your plate! Glad to see your doing better since that *last* post...eek, I have plenty of those days too I'm afraid. :S Hmm...I wish I could do some renovating of sorts this manse could use new carpet/flooring in every room. Yes, very brave you are, to be doing such things!
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