Before:
I knew it would be too much painting for me (the house is really big!) so I had a lot of help. A local lawyer sent over a couple of people for the week. And my friend's son knew I needed help so he called in several of his friends. It definitely wasn't quiet while they were here, but it was fun and they got the job done!
During:
This is such a good showing of the contrast. Looks so nice now!
Apparently when you are a teenage boy, you show your muscles a lot.
Then it was time for pizza. They worked hard for a long time and got a lot done so I rewarded them with pizza. Edgar may have gotten a little excited with his portions.
They even made their own "Call Me Maybe" music video, but I'll spare you.
I spent way more hours than I wanted to painting trim. Hours and hours and days and days. By the end of the week I was tired and sick and pretty cranky. But the last room I painted in was the girls room. I started to imagine the girls that would be living there and was much happier thinking I was doing it for them. I was also able to pray for the girls as I was in there.
After:
Dining room (the living room, hallways and my room are the same colour)
Girls bedroom
Office
Therapy area/playroom
I am thrilled with how the house turned out. It feels so much more homey, and it is a pleasure to be in now. I sure didn't feel that way the first several months. One day I'll put up a video tour of the house.
I am so thankful for the help I received. All of these boys are part of the Zona Extrema here in town that friends of mine run. It is a drop in centre for teenagers. It is open every afternoon/evening and they do Bible studies, discipleship, and fun. I attend their Tuesday night Bible study, and I love hanging out with them. Not something I can say about all teenagers! :) The ones that came were willing to work and not receive anything, they were just doing it to help me out. I think my friends and the staff at the Zona have done such a great job with these teens!
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