January 26 - Demolition begins

Hi Everyone,

There is snow on the ground. I actually like that a lot. The last time it snowed I wasn't as thrilled because the house and its contents were 'open at the top.' (A SOM pun.) But now, it is still open but the contents are gone and the men are in there doing the demolition work. Progress is happening.

Yesterday, Monday, I was walking towards the house, talking on the phone and saw, what it appeared to me, an army of guys each carrying a hammer and a crowbar marching towards the house. At first my heart skipped a beat and I thought, "I hope they are careful" and then I realized careful of what? They are taking it to the studs, it all comes out. I was glad to see a carpenter and his crew already in the house taking the fireplace fronts off with great care. They are also saving doors and stain glass windows. Everything else goes.

As the demolition continues our time of making big decisions begins. Will we move walls, add a room, level the floor, etc. We have lots of ideas and will be working with the contractor to figure out what is possible.

On Friday I flew to Dallas to attend Lee Wolock's installation. He is a friend from my days of studying. It was a wonderful evening, such joy at celebrating a long intended milestone. Lee is a powerful minister and a consummate treater. Actually one of the speakers said he didn't know anyone who prayed more than Lee. And he does it with such conviction and joy.

It was fun to be with so many ministers and friends and yes in the back of my mind I was thinking, "Oh I like that, I think I will include that in my ordination." For those of who may not know, in Religious Science when you complete your studies, you become a licentiate minister. After two years of living the life of a minister, you have the opportunity to decide if this really is the life for you. If so, you apply to the National organization and if they agree you fit the ministry, you are ordained for life. The ordination is a time of celebration and affirmation of a person's true commitment and calling. In the August/September time frame, I will be applying and expect to be ordained either late in 2010 or early in 2011. Yes, that brings a smile to my face.

I am off to check on the work at the house and then focus on content inventory.

Have a blessed and joyful day!

Rev. Carolyn