Today is October 11 and it is 9:10 a.m.

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!

I have overcome the world."

~John 16:33~

"So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good."

~1 Peter 4:19~

Thankfully the weather has remained conducive to finishing the outside work even though the temperature is not balmy. By Wednesday evening the siding should be complete and then the external painting can begin. Several windows still need to be installed and there is some outside cleanup to be done before snow falls. Plumbing continues inside. (The above photo snapped by Doug on a recent Maui trip may seem quite out of place, however, since Hawaii is what Alaskans dream of during the long, bitter winters in order to keep thawed out mentally, we thought it was appropriate.)

The truck did not get stuck!

Neil and sons and Len help out.

Daniel and Luke lead the autumn bird hunt.

Friend and landlord, Mr. Dave, lends a hand transforming felled trees into winter firewood.

Even little workers get a lot of work done.

Daniel and sons came to help with the cleanup... and to play while the weather is so fair.

The roof is finished!

Duncan and Kenton measure siding.

Roger nails up the custom-measured-and-cut-by-Duncan siding. Last week while Roger was working, his ladder fell resulting in some minor injuries; We are very thankful that he was not hurt more seriously.

Learning from an expert

Wynn is thrilled whenever he is able to work with Roger and Duncan.

The house as it looked last night

Taking time to wave signs with Matthew and Gregory

Celebrating another birthday at the site.