and it goes on and on and on…

Well, its been a while since I gave an update on Michael’s workshop.  Over the holidays there wasn’t much happening.  Before that a lot was happening, but it was the little details that are hard to capture on photo…

But this weekend, we saw some progress on the deck that wraps around the front and side of the building.  When the deck is completed, then we are able to begin the siding.  All in all it is very exciting.  We are one step closer to wrapping up this project and moving into the next one, which is, of course even more exciting.

As we move through the long list of “what’s next” I’m learning a lot.  But mostly I’m learning to be patient, to endure, to persist, to prioritize and maintain focus.  In spite of what is going on in our life as a family, there is always work to do on the building, and we can’t back up now.  Not now.   So we push ahead.  Weekend after weekend we are learning a new level of perseverance.

There are times when the accomplishments are a natural high for us, and there are times when the proverbial “keep on keepin’ on” is really hard.   But isn’t that life?  Isn’t that life as a Believer?  We are called to continue in our calling, pursuing the prize, no matter what that calling is, no matter if it comes naturally, or if it unusual and difficult some days.  Enlisting His strength, we are to move forward in His will.

I’m realizing that until He comes back, there will always be another step.  And by His Holy Spirit, there will always be ample strength and supernatural ability to go on and on and on…

In the middle of our forward moving motion, I give you a few photos of our recent steps from the weekend:

the long deck boards.

Daddy and his helper.

Half of the decking finished by Sunday afternoon.