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Compare yourself with those who on the Lord’s Day hear nothing except the dismal sound of the world. What a privilege it is for you to hear the proclamation of the gospel! Bakker, Frans.
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Monday
Jul202009

The novelty has definitely worn off

Last week, painting was pretty fun.  I was stiff and sore and dead tired at the end of every day, but it was pretty nice working outdoors.  I enjoyed it. 

Today I worked from 8 to 5:30 with about 45 minutes off at lunch time.  I was prepping one part of the house--scraping, washing, rinsing.  That took almost all morning!  It seemed like a 12 hour day.  I had to switch from the 6 foot to the 8 foot ladder and it seemed as though I must've climbed that ladder 500 times today!  I'd get it moved into position, climb up with my putty knife and heavy cleaning bucket only to discover I'd left the sponge below.  Back to the top of the ladder with the sponge and, oh. . .forgot to carry up the Simple Green.  Back down the ladder, grab the Simple Green, back up the ladder, reach out with the putty knife only to discover that I couldn't quite reach as far as I needed to. . .down the ladder again with all the supplies, reposition the ladder, carry it all up again. . .it seemed like that was just the pace of the day.

Some days are just like that.  Hopefully, tomorrow won't be one of those days!

Reader Comments (7)

Sounds like Sisyphus.... Hope that the rest of the week is better!! :)

July 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterlawyerchik1

All that and you still aren't getting enough sleep? Getting older can be such a pain- but then again- there is Elliot- great compensation !

July 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterheidi

How fit will you be! Wish I was near and could offer to come and help. Do you have a supply belt?

July 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermissmellifluous

Y'know, Kim, that first line is exactly the reason I stopped with painting my powder room: the novelty wore off!! And that was indoors and it was only a teeny little space!! :) Hope today goes better!

July 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterlawyerchik1

Well I admire your perseverance! My back is aching for you...

July 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterellen b

yikes . . .

I have a barn coming up - and a deck. I feel sore already!

I bet you're looking forward to the finished product. You'll be proud! and rightfully so.

July 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterIslandsparrow

You've just invented a new bored game...Scrapes and Ladders....:)

July 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterStushie

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