...Under Construction

We did it. We finally agreed to take the plunge(r) and renovate the upstairs bathroom. There were just too many little things that weren't functional and it was time for a change. I've always loved watching my dad complete his renovations growing up, but living through them as an adult is a completely different story.

Thankfully, load noises and commotion seemed to be exactly what BabyK needed to overcome the morning nap strike. She has never slept so soundly. Now if only they had stayed to work in the afternoon, maybe she would have taken that nap as well. That or I need a white noise machine that plays ambient jack hammers (is there such a thing?).

It may seem corny, but being a lover of the Home and Garden networks, renovation analogies have always spoken directly to my soul. There is something so uplifting in a "before and after" shot; seeing what beautiful havens can come out of such dark, dirty and dismal places. Much like many areas our lives, we know it's not enough to slap a new coat of paint on. If the drywall is not first prepared, holes, bumps, dirt, previous paint colours (red - we are all looking at you), etc. will all still come through. Only when a job is done right, from the inside out, will it truly shine and last the test of time.

These 8 months of pandemic living have felt like a long demo day; both challenging and rewarding. There are times when I let my mind wander and think of all the "what-ifs" before us. What if we have to do this for another year? What if we don't get to see family for Christmas? What if we never will be able to go shopping without masks? What if social gatherings will become a thing of the past? In these moments I am so thankful to know deep in my heart that Jesus has got this. Even if all those fears do come true, He has a way of making beauty from ashes, and joy from mourning. No matter what comes our way, His love for us will far surpass the momentary fears and inconveniences. We will never truly be alone; we will always be provided for. There is always a reason to rejoice. With Jesus as my foundation, I will not be shaken, and this renovation will last the test of time.

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Isaiah 33:6

"He will be the sure foundation for your times..."