The Roof

It has taken us over 2 years but we are finally getting the back porch and bedroom roof replaced. We had a "highly recommended friend of a friend" put the roof on originally. After having him back twice to repair leaks, and lots of stressful bouts of conversation and poor attitude we walked away from him and have just dealt with roof issues as they arose.  We've only been able to afford so much at a time. Now we finally got everything together when a 20 min downpour almost destroyed the back bedroom. We have had a good week and 3 days left before storms are expected.  Bob and Dan have worked through injuries and illness. They haven't complained; I am so proud of them.

We got a huge dumpster delivered today for all the old shingles, wood, tar paper, insulation and a few things from when they moved in. It will all be worth it when we've filled it up and can move forward in redecorating the room and back porch laundry room. It's been 10 years coming, 2 yrs getting ready. It will be simple but it will look good and keep the weather out.

Wish us luck. Dan is getting a bit sicker today but still went out on the roof after a plumbing job. We put out a call for any of Mel's family member to help load the dumpster. I hope some can.

Will keep you posted.

Home

This is my 4th attempt at the blog. I hate it when there is just so much going on that is not pleasant. It overshadows all the great things I have taken for granted. I now get daily hugs and kisses, hear laughter a midst sibling rivalry, footsteps running up and down the stairs, the smell of real cooking, helping with homework, all the many things that so suddenly turned my house into a home.

Tomorrow we lay David to rest. He always lived in a house that never became a home until he met his Nancy. She had 2 children previously that she brought with her and together they made a home.
Goodbye, David.