And soon it will begin...

Signed, sealed, and delivered. Our plans for our kitchen (and essentially our entire first floor) remodel are in the hands of our contractor. We have already started to empty the cabinets. In the coming days I will demo the basement drywall ceiling (to allow for easier access for electricians and plumbers as they work on the ground floor). At the same time we will demo our 2nd floor guest bathroom. And lastly, we'll being the big job. Demo work on the dinning room, Kitchen, and bathroom. By New Years Eve our house will be, well ... different.

As I think about the coming weeks of reconstruction, and about the approach of Christmas and birth of our Savior, I can't help being mindful of the stresses and challenges we will be facing. Advent is a time of preparation. Are we doing all that we can? All that we need to? Today's "Reading of the Day" I found from 1 Peter, I think is a good reminder, at least to me.

Reading of the Day...

1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Peace...