Friday, July 7, 1944

It has been another busy week. I did not even have one second of regret or complaints about the craziness that transpired here this week, it’s actually quite exhilarating. I’ve never been fueled with such enthusiasm. Suddenly I am seeing the house in a different light instead of just a roof over my head and a place to sleep, it’s now looking and feeling like a home – a home I can share with someone. The bathroom project, though finished not without setbacks, went quite smoothly with the help of Hank. The days we labored on this seemed to have quickly passed for Hank never disappoints you with his jovial disposition and entertaining stories. I believe it’s been a while since I’ve remembered laughing as much as this week.

The pipes I later discovered cannot be put in behind where the sink used to be, which is right next to the toilet. We now had to move the sink to the left wall of the bathroom so we can run the pipes on that side of the house. This way it will be on the same side as the line that supplies the kitchen sink. Maybe later on I can also have hot water running in the kitchen as well. Overall, I think it’s been a good move and Hank’s agreement in the idea gave me confidence that I am planning for future improvements rather than just a fix for the current situation.

Also this week I was able to repair the doors on the back and the side of the kitchen. Since these do not have the protection of an eave or awning, it’s seen better days. I’ll also have to put in new screen doors so the doors can be left open to bring in fresh air during the hot summer months. This will be a project for next week for I needed to get more supplies from town.

I did come into town on the 4th to partake in the annual barbeque and town gathering. There Martha expressed her wish to come by the following week to check on our progress and to help me with the cleaning. I am sure she’d like to also see how I am doing on it, but frankly I am glad that she volunteered for I feel this is one of my failings. It would really help to see a female point of view for I feel, besides what I’ve already listed, the house to me is fine as it is.

It seems that three weeks was plenty of time but now it’s coming down to a little over a week before her arrival, I think I have to double my effort so I can do all there is to do around here.