Lest anyone be fooled by snapshots of happy progress, this is not a blissful easy process. It's more like a mountain climb where partnered climbers struggle to see the scenery and vistas, for scrambling to grip the rope while hauling self, each other, and stuff up the rock face. But we sure did sign up for this and we do have an under-girding harness of peace, so on we climb...
Sometimes telling others about it can help us stop and take in the view...
...so, let me count the blessings!
- April drought allowed footers to be poured on time.
- Weeks of rain demonstrated the drainage we will need with the house and landscaping in place.
- I was able to work with the water's flow to start our very own stream!
- A new neighbor, 'chomping at the bit' for work, was available at the very moment when Mark needed a strong and enthusiastic help- though they don't spoke the same language!
- Friends moving back to VA drove up and bolstered the crew just when needed.
- Food support- frozen, fresh, or canned have helped me to pack portable meals or serve up at home.
- On disturbed soil, wild flowers have blossomed
- Sighting a beautiful tree frog encouraged that the forest there is in good health.
- We have a tree swing!
