Morris Home Dedication

A moment of reflection on the Morris home dedication:

The Morris Home: Beginning to End

It took place last week. It was a gorgeous day- not a cloud in the sky. I arrive to the house early to help set up the festivities. As I was driving to the house, I realized that it would probably be the last time I took that drive, which has become a drive that I really enjoy. The majority of the drive is on a small curvy road that follows the river. The road is full of large trees, little ponds, and extravagant houses to gawk at. I had the realization that it would be the last time making the drive when I was going over the large bridge where the seagulls hang out and I instantly regretted that I hadn't driven a little slower and enjoyed the ride.

The event went smoothly. Everyone had a great time, the home looked beautiful, the speeches were moving and there were these really delicious brownies with cherries on them at the reception. It was an amazing feeling standing on the front lawn of the home with all of the guys who I had shared weeks building the home with. The best part of the day and the one thing that I know I will never forget is Leslie Morris coming up to me at the end of it all and giving me a big hug and personally thanking me for all of the work I did building her home. The feeling of that moment is indescribable. All that I can say is that it felt good and so so right.

The Morris Home

Tomorrow I am going to the demolition of the Durchak home. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of spending a few hours with Barbara Durchak whom I felt connected to by the end of our time together. The demolition tomorrow is going to be exciting because it is the start to the new beginning that Barbara and her family so deserve. A new beginning is a beautiful thing which everyone deserves. I was reminded of it's beauty when Leslie gave me that hug at the dedication. I am so lucky to be able to enter these amazing people's lives and be apart of their journey and new beginnings.