Sometimes I can't help but question if we're doing the right thing in building this place. I mean SERIOUSLY! We're young, retired from teaching, and have the resources to live comfortably without a lot of stress. So why would we want to take on the work, expense, and responsibility of building this place? After this weekend it all became a little clearer.
Excavation began in full on Wednesday, July 14th. Mark left our Grain Valley home at 5:30AM so he would be there when "Archie" and his backhoe arrived. Unfortunately Archie had some issues getting there (flat tire on the trailer, delays by the department of transportation, etc.), but managed to get his equipment to the job site that afternoon. Ground was broken and the fun began!!
I arrived with John and Andrea Allen and their daughters, Sydney and Natalie, on Thursday evening. It was our annual river trip with the Allen's and it wasn't going to be cancelled because of construction. Although we were busy with contractors and suppliers Friday morning, we managed to put floor plans and cell phones away to spend some quality time on the river.
Spending a day on the river can put everything into perspective, especially when you have friends sharing the time with you. There is so much to do, yet nothing you HAVE to do! It's then that you realize all the work, sweat, and expense put into this project has a purpose. You're not building a house, you're building a life you can share with family and friends.
So now it's on to the foundation. The cement trucks will arrive on Monday morning and our home will have legs to stand on!
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