Behind the scenes

I really wanted to have some progress pictures to show you, but alas the progress we are making is the invisible kind. Dan has been working hard and we've had friends come and help, but the kind of work that is being done is behind the scenes work. I have no patience for this kind of work. I don't see electrical wires or interior wall framing so they REALLY can't make a big difference, can they? Dan assures me that all of the work is very important and needs to be done and done well. I still don't see how it compares to say, paint color, hanging up curtains, planting flowers, or making sure that the appliances are installed

Because of our outlook on things we make a pretty good team. Dan pays attention to what he thinks is important and I pay attention to what I think is important. After we survive all the fights and the project is done, we look at each other and say "that wasn't too bad, lets do this again!" (that's also how we ended up with three children.) I'm trying not to get frusterated that Dan can spend 4 hours sanding walls and nothing looks much different. I AM very goal oriented and I AM NOT very patient.

I know that the inside is really what is important both in the house and in our personal lives. I am praying that I grow in patience and continue building a firm foundation for both the house and my personal life. This is a difficult process for me, but the house is a good metaphor to look at. The paint and curtains won't make a big difference in the end, if all of the walls are crooked, the electric doesn't reach all those pretty light fixtures I picked out, or the heat doesn't reach the right rooms. I'm glad Dan is taking the time to work on the inside. I think I might spend some time working on it too. I hope each of you has a successful building day today whatever your project may be.