Thank God for good friends, that's all there is to it.
Today marked the demolition day for our laundry room, so we could accommodate the washer and dryer we are receiving this weekend. It was about 9:00 AM when Mrs. C. showed up. She was happy and motivated to get started. I was a bit uneasy about taking a finished product (in this case a small wall) and demolishing it in order to build up a new wall which met the dimensions of the new setup. But with her mentoring, I knew things would turn out alright.
The first few hours went by quickly and all seemed to be going well. Mrs. C. was kind enough to explain building terms and show me how to do certain things. She even let me run the reciprocating saw and cut some drywall! It felt great to actively be a part of the renovation experience. However, after strugglinge with our tile floor well into evening, I could tell attitudes and tolerances were wearing down. We were all tired, sore and behind schedule. We needed a good stopping point and all parties involved had to take a step back and recharge their batteries. Once the tile was laid, we were done for the night.
The hard work is basically complete. Tomorrow, I'll need to do some sanding, texture application and painting. A tube of caulking will come in handy for hiding some flaws I made in the peel and stick tile installation, but we should be in good shape. None of this would have been possible without the help and guidance of our friends.
What a precious gift they are to us! Not just because they came and worked on our house, but because they were willing to give up their only free time this month to help our cause. I once heard that being a great friend is being with someone whom needs you, even when you'd rather be anywhere else. May God bless Mr. and Mrs. C. Next time we see them, we're hoping it's for something fun. No more drywall dust!
Did someone say Sushi? ;)
Good Night
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