Today soldiers are at dad’s house working. They were there Friday and Saturday. They took off Sunday, which was a nice break for everyone. Today they had off because there hadn’t been any fatalities on the base for X number of days. Not sure how many days that is, but it’s a reminder of what they deal with. Friday night 2 of them stayed at dad’s. I asked where they would sleep – they said in their sleeping bags. I said, “But it’s filthy in here.” Sgt. Feick answered, “It’s better than the desert.” Wow… Okay… perspective.

They have been amazing! Today they are working to hang sheet rock in the bathroom and to build back the retaining wall. Saturday we rented and they used a lazer/site thing to measure the grade of the slopes for the sidewalk. Sgt. Feick had done research and knew what the slope needed to be to be safe for a wheelchair ramp.

THANK YOU to those who have helped financially with the renovations and for the prayers and words of encouragement.

Today I hired (tentatively) care givers. I still need to check references for the 2 women I have interviewed. Dad was involved in the interviews. They have experience with in-home care and have done it for several years. They both love to cook and bake.

Things are moving along very nicely, but slower than I had hoped. It is a construction project, though. They are kind of that way, I guess. I have pictures on my camera and will try to get them posted soon.

I appreciate your support.