We're Through the Looking Glass, People

Ramp: DONE*
Driveway: DONE**

BRING ON THE NEXT CHALLENGE!

Seriously though, we are practically done. The end result is a sturdy, wheelchair-ready platform that is level as can be, and a driveway that will allow full motion up and around the property. Just as Paul and I were finishing up the plywood portions and bracing at the bends, Guy arrived on the scene with his giant tractor, ready to tear into the long-forgotten circular driveway. A quick move to clear the path of wood and he was off, scraping and digging and moving earth far swifter than it seems God should allow.


HUGE thanks to Paul and Guy for powering through the end of what has been a loooooooooooong project.

Stopped by and saw Mom before hitting the Homestead and gave her a squeeze, reminding that she had just two more days at Maryville. She keeps saying "now I just need to make sure I don't screw it up," but I reassured her that there is NO way she is NOT coming home on Wednesday. After she scolded me for the double negative, she seemed to be at ease about the whole thing. There was talk at one time of having her come home for a few hours on Tuesday in advance of the return on Wednesday, but everyone agreed that was sort of an unnecessary tease, so she will just be coming home on Wednesday.

Janet, Ron and Kathleen are coming by today to help Dad get the house ready for Mom, and I'll check in with them this evening. Hoping to move the dresser and maybe get the Queen boxspring downstairs, but I'm sure I'll be involved in at least the latter.

* "DONE" in this case means walkable and solid, but lacking "pretty" elements like a railing. Beginning that effort today.

** "DONE" in this case means flat and lacking obstruction, but still just dirt and miscellaneous gravel. Our plan is to get it graveled before the rains come (i.e. within the next week or two).