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Day Four – The Clock is Ticking! 
Our fearless construction leader Fletcher Tukes, who personally feels responsible for getting as much work done at our house each day as possible, is fond of saying, “Time is not your friend!” In other words, we are racing the clock to complete as much of this house as possible before we leave on Friday. Did we kick it up a notch today? We tried, but everything seems to take longer than anticipated.
Does that dampen our spirits? No way. Each of us took on our assignments with a goal of moving them along as fast as we could. Did more painting, mudding, vinyl floor laying, trim installing take place? Yes, it definitely did. But added to our caper chart today was a very precise cutting of the countertop for the kitchen, removing the subfloor in one bathroom, and adding a moisture barrier wallboard to the other, as well as adding another level of side railing to the outside wheelchair ramp.
We all felt busy and productive. What about the ladies who are working themselves to the bone back at the church? Let me just say this, if you have a power sander in your house, hide it if Mary Beth comes to visit. She is now an expert sander and will want to show off her new skills every chance she gets. She and Lisa not only sanded doors but started painting those doors today. They are anxious to have them ready for the house. Ella, Carol, and Marjorie finished their “Won’t Stop till it Glows,” appliance detailing work. Mr. Clean could take lessons from them.
We were all ready (and most of us showered) for the delicious dinner of Hawaiian meatballs and rice, salad, and cornbread. Topped off with caramel nut brownies and ice cream for dessert. True, we may work hard, but we eat even hardier! Of course, we must be fortified. Because, can you believe it, tomorrow will be our last full day of work!
