My house is moved.

MY HOUSE IS MOVED.

The old one, which was much more of a clean up and repair situation than it usually would have been, is clean. There are parts of the house that actually look better than when we moved in. Looking at the task from the beginning, I knew it was an absolutely impossibility for me. Not only was that too much work to give to anyone, but after being seriously ill and debilitated for over five months, that was no ordinary mess.

I let a lot slide in those months because I had to. Crayons on the wall, spots on the carpet, stickers glued to inappropriate surfaces- all were there for everyone to see. Honestly, it was embarrassing. The only thing that let me even show my face was knowing that I had done the best I could, even if it wasn’t good at all. That and the total cheerfulness of the people who came to help.

A young man at our church was in need of an Eagle Scout project, and he chose taking over my move and home repair. He enlisted tons of help from church members, his scouting group, Chris’ squadron, the Honor Guard, and friends. I do not know the total number of people who came, but I know there were well over thirty, at least. They worked all day hauling furniture, scrubbing, cleaning carpets, making repairs (one poor guy had to totally reassemble my old entertainment center when it died on the way over), and doing huge amounts of lawn work. In addition to all this work, the Scout organized a lunch brought in by volunteers so everyone was fed as well. If I had tried to do any of this myself it would have been impossible. I am so grateful.

I spent most of my time at the new house, unpacking and directing traffic. Every time I dropped by the old house, I wanted to run around hugging all these fantastic people I was so happy and thankful they were there.

Last night, I went to dinner with a friend and visited Lowe’s for a few minor items that I needed to set up the new house. I also went out and bought a stack of thank you cards. Today, while I rest my body since I totally over did it yesterday, that will be my project. I don’t know if I will be able to fully convey my thanks. I wish I could send each helper a hundred pieces of happiness.