Now you know it's real.

The dust and debris say it all.  We're actually getting back to work on the H88 ministry facilities -- resuming renovations on the space for the first time in several months.  A lot of work was done last winter, but we still have much to do in order to really get the place up to speed for regular ministry usage.  If we really want to give this new home for our church the true feeling of "homeliness" and "gezelligheid," then we need to put some time and attention to the little things.  Like flooring aesthetics, window and wall treatments, and the practical details that make the space useable (lighting, layout, toilet paper holders)... In spite of all the progress that was previously made, it feels like we still have plenty of work left to accomplish!

This week, we've started on the flooring project, figuring that with all of the furniture still moved out (locked away in the storage facility that guarded our stuff while awaiting litigation), we're in an ideal position to knock out the flooring project in one go.  We also feel like a unified surface throughout the main room, the lounge, and the upper-level hallways will go a long way toward making the space feel more "put together."  Next week, the professional contractors will also be cutting the holes for the extra fire escape route that was required as a part of our settlement with the owner.  And from there, the rest should be downhill (or at least we can hope)...

We've learned a lot of lessons from the first time around that should aid us greatly in knocking out the rest of the project from this point.  Also, this time around, I'm glad to say that Lee Dubois is taking on much of the day-to-day oversight for the renovation work these days (instead of yours truly).  So I actually have a fresh sense of hope, excitement, and anticipation that feels good to have running through my veins again.

Please pray with us for God's help in getting things finished.  Without a doubt, there are still untold adventures ahead of us...