Today we finished up the foyer renovation project.

The fireplace is in.

The furniture is in place.

The lamps are shaded.

The painting is hung.

The carpet is swept.

People will NOT believe the change tomorrow.

I can hardly believe it today.

Pictures will come – I promise.

Thank Goodness It’s Friday.

Was today the longest day of work for anyone else?

I did get a lot accomplished, but it just seemed to be a day that wouldn’t end.

Tonight will be relaxing. Jess is heading this way and we’ll head North to Goshen. We’re watching “Are We There Yet” and then eating at our favorite – Backyard BBQ!

Tomorrow it’s back to the church for some “finishing touches” on the foyer – we’re dedicating it on Sunday morning, so we’ve got to get it all in tip-top-shape before then! I’ll be sure to lug the almost-dead digital camera with me. (almost dead means, it doesn’t like to take pictures when I push the button anymore..)

Today I played “magician” for some very special Harrison elementary school first-graders.

They were amazed.

So was their teacher, Mrs. Sheets.

It was exciting!

Survivor tonight. 8PM. We’ll be watching.

Don’t take it for granted.

Love like you don’t don’t have tomorrow.

Breathe like you don’t get the next one.

(this sounds too much like Lee Ann Womack)

I am in love. 100% in love.

8 months, 18 days, 10-hours, and counting.

Come what may (sung in Ewan McGregor style), I will always love this woman who is falling asleep as I type this.

It is a privlege to love. I refuse to take it for granted. I refuse to take it lightly. I refuse to be a statistic.

I pledge here and now, again, to love with all the God-given gumption (gumption?) I can muster.

When I mess up – and forget that she’s more important than me – someone kick me in the buttocks, please.

Thank you.