First, working with my husband on our land, to prepare it for our new house....that is a pretty special feeling. My husband is an excavating contractor. Working with the land, preparing it for building, utilities, septic, etc...that's what he does...and he's good at it (if I do say so myself!) It was very sweet working side by side with him doing what he does best. Watching him in his element, toiling for our family was priceless.
I loved watching our sons working with their dad and grandfathers. If I turned quickly or caught them out of the corner of my eye, I had a hard time distinguishing my oldest son from his father and Scott's dad! They all have the same curve to their shoulders and arms and they move and carry themselves similarly. Our middle son was so cute. He was excited to have his own pair of work gloves and did an excellent job picking up brush and logs. I have to say I got a lump in my throat watching him help carry a log with a grandpa on each end. OK, so I'm a sap (pun intended:)
Scott and I were both very moved by the fact that both our fathers volunteered to help, and seemed quite adamant and even eager to do so!! It is hard, back-breaking work, but they strained and sweated right alongside us, and it was very meaningful and so much appreciated by Scott and me. "How do I love thee, let me count the trees...."
We love you, too, Bubba S. and Bubba T.!!
We made quite a bit of progress. You will notice in the pix a big open space where the excavator is sitting. That was all trees this morning! I always feel closer to God when I am working in nature, whether gardening or hiking or cutting trees. God is magnificent in his creation, and He has blessed us abundantly, not only with the opportunity to build a house on this beautiful land, but with loving family willing to labor to help us get there.
1 comment:
Oh, wow. What a sweet treat - pun intended. ;) This will be a special home for all of you. Love the slide show.
Love, Marleigh
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