The End of a Journey...or Rather the Beginning of a New One
The past three years have indeed been a journey and it is time to close this chapter as the next few years will consist only of minor projects. Before I draw this blog to a close I would like to send a special thanks to all those contractors and businesses that provided products and services for this arduous renovation of an almost 100 year-old building. Without their help it would not be the beautiful home it is today. Of course a shameless plug is in order for them. They all come highly recommended:
Dave Schmitt, Contractor
Seier Electric, Mike Seier
Petersburg Building & Supply, Monty & Teri Reicks
Werkmeister Cabinets
Dan Smith, HVAC
Joe Seier, Jack of all trades
In addition to learning more than I ever wanted to know about construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical wiring, I also learned a lot about people these past few years. There have been many highs and lows and I am most thankful for those friends and family members who have celebrated in my successes and held my hand through the tears. And now some quotes that have gotten me through those highs and lows of life.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.”
“Never wait around for someone to bring you flowers, plant your own garden.”
“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Living with integrity means,
Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships,
Asking for what you want and need from others,
Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension,
Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values,
Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.”
To my family and friends around the world, thanks for being a part of this journey. And now for the next! No, that doesn’t mean I plan on ever tackling a renovation like this again, just living a good life is tough enough! Cheers!
Dave Schmitt, Contractor
Seier Electric, Mike Seier
Petersburg Building & Supply, Monty & Teri Reicks
Werkmeister Cabinets
Dan Smith, HVAC
Joe Seier, Jack of all trades
In addition to learning more than I ever wanted to know about construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical wiring, I also learned a lot about people these past few years. There have been many highs and lows and I am most thankful for those friends and family members who have celebrated in my successes and held my hand through the tears. And now some quotes that have gotten me through those highs and lows of life.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.”
“Never wait around for someone to bring you flowers, plant your own garden.”
“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Living with integrity means,
Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships,
Asking for what you want and need from others,
Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension,
Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values,
Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.”
To my family and friends around the world, thanks for being a part of this journey. And now for the next! No, that doesn’t mean I plan on ever tackling a renovation like this again, just living a good life is tough enough! Cheers!
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