Progress and Waiting

Progress:

Drexel and his guys worked on the deck this week. I have benches!! I have been waiting for them for a good while, and I can finally sit down and enjoy the view. But wait! There's more!! I also have steps going from the main deck to the landing, which means I can get to the sky deck without going inside, climbing a ladder, going out the library door and climbing up. Mike and I both are relieved to see such progress.

Another BIG item- I have running water! Only cold right now, but that is enough to wash with.

Johnny and his guys have almost all the foundation veneer in place and are starting on the hot tub deck steps. They poured the footing Saturday and will start on the steps Monday.

Mike has the interior steps template at his shop and is working on the real thing, to be made out of C-channel iron streamers with pine treads. I am promised steps by the time my parents are here on Thursday.

The front door has been fully sealed and awaits the hardware. Drexel and his guys did an artisan job cutting the boards to align with the rock, assuring an air and water tight seal. Mike and Drexel were up on the roof Saturday adding flashing to the rock walls, and I didn't notice a drop getting through this morning after a big rain.

So- lots of progress.

Waiting:

I am still waiting to hear from Casey, who is working on the appraisal. She expected to have it done by Friday, but no word. More reason for prayers, as though I needed another reason to pray. I can pray in gratitude for so many things.

Today I went out to the land after church. I saw a brood of turkeys, along with a deer, peacefully grazing in a field on 203. One of the toms had his feathers all puffed out, no doubt trying to impress a hen. Out on the hill, this Easter Sunday, the rain clouds were breaking up and the sky became a mix of gray, blue and white, leaving shadows floating across the horizon.

On the way back to Glen Rose I saw a local herd of longhorn cattle lazing in a field. Most of them were lying down, with their truly long horns catching the sun. It was a true Texas sighting.

God is constantly painting pictures for us, constantly sharing His creation, reminding us we are loved and looked after, and that He has is all under His control. Down to the last detail.

Happy Easter to everyone. He lives!