Anne and I had so many things planned for our two weeks without the guys.
So, when they came home on Sunday we were unsure what to do.
Obviously, her furniture had to be done, so we worked together on it Sunday, when ordinarily we’d rest.
Our thought was, “It’s in the way. We’ve got to free up space in the garage.”
Of course, we couldn’t get four pieces of furniture done in that amount of time.
My husband understood and appreciated our efforts.
While they unpacked the truck, Monday, Anne and I worked on the furniture.
I’m only able to do some of it because of my health.
So, when it was time to put the top coat on her night stand I went back in the house.
Much later, Anne showed me the table.
She wasn’t happy.
I could see why.
Brown streaks were all over the top of the table and one side had them as well.
Being relatively new to this I wasn’t sure what we were seeing, bleed through or top coat.
The decision was made to let it sit over night and figure out what to do in the morning.
Tuesday came and it was still there.
Anne and I decided the best approach was to sand it back off.
I felt bad for her, as she’d carefully painted flowers on the top that had to come off.
After sanding, she repainted it.
It was definitely the top coat, not bleed through.
So, she switched brushes and reapplied the top coat to a drawer. (Much easier to sand down if it didn’t work.)
Thankfully, it worked beautifully, no streaks.
During all of this, my husband set up a temporary spray tent in the backyard, went to the store to purchase primer, and sprayed all the drawers to the remaining two dressers and primered the long dresser.
This way, Anne can do the painting today and hopefully the top coat tomorrow.
Jase even got involved, he helped sand off the streaky top coat.
Anne and I were thrilled with all the help.
So, when my husband got a phone call from work yesterday, I was praying.
It turned out he cancelled his remaining vacation and returned to work this morning.
His two days were spent with us, just at home.
Cleaning and reorganizing the gear with Jase, painting the dressers with Anne.
Yup.
It was a good two day vacation.
The reason being, our family spent time together.
God is honored when we love and honor one another.
And He was definitely part of all.
No matter what changes come next, I pray our family will honor God through each one.
Psalm 104:1 NKJV — Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty,
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You so much for these two days. Thank You for guiding and directing our family. Lord, we give You our lives, our plans, our family, and we humbly request that You be the center of it all. No matter our task, we want to honor You with our actions, attitudes, and words. Lord Jesus, You see the heart. If there is anything standing in the way of us following You, please remove it. Let our lives shine brightly before You. Thank You. Amen.
patientlyhopeful 