Parting is such sweet sorrow and Sunday was the day of exodus. After a week of work, fabulous food, fun and much laughter, it was time to head out. But first I must reflect over this past week. We had such a great time with each other and with all the people that provided help, whether on the roof or with providing food. Heidi (our own "Miss Martha") spoiled us with such delicious food that we are thinking of starting a Murdock Roofing Cookbook. Maybe I shouldn't tell you that she used Jack Daniel's to marinate the ribs, and various other spirits in her cooking. Jacob told her that he was a little concerned with liver toxicity. Of course it would also have to include Ballock's fudge, orange marmelade cake, and pasta recipes ( we aren't sure about including the green bean soup recipe, we left before he brought that one over,) and other recipes from the ladies of the Crossroads Marvelous Meal Ministry (like Jan's homemade rolls.) Besides the food, much entertainment and comic relief was provided from Heidi's husband, Scott. (I wonder where he gets all his material from??) A close second in the entertainment department was Tom, Alison's husband, (he is his own material.) Mark did a great job of heading up all the projects and keeping us on track ( something akin to herding ants) and doing some on the job training. Let's just say that Tom no longer has an excuse when Alison wants a home improvement project done.
Anyway, after church on Sunday we gathered one last time for another round of pictures since we all were not present for the 50th photos. I wish we had a picture of the camera set ups as they were precariously perched on a ladder with flip flops under the cameras for final adjustments. At one point, Hannah's camera lost its balance and fell into Alison's camera and they both managed to take pictures on their descent to the ground, but not of us. But after much ado, we accomplished the task. The first two pictures are of our famous porta potty in case you couln't tell.
3 comments:
I couldn't agree more. Tom did come home and attempt to install that new bathroom faucet for me. To make a long story short - Bobby the plumber came two days later to finish the job. In Tom's defense, it was the actual plumbing under the sink that was the problem not his install of the faucet. It was an amazing week. One I hope our children will remember !
Well gang, I loved the pictures.I wish my brew could have been there too! I could have been Heidi's assistant. Garrett could have been your personal (shirtless) U-hauler. Gotta work on the tan and show off the muscles you know! Brittany is good with a hammer and screw driver. Eric is good with tools too, provided I'm looking over his shoulder.Taylor, well she would have been the cheer leader for the group.
I'm home sick already. Talk to you soon.
Love Tam
I second Alison & Jenyl's comments it was a great week. We are so happy to have been able to accomplish so much for Dad & Mom and to have spent the week together as a family. It was great to see old friends as well as meet some new ones. It was also a valuable learning experience for all our children to witness how a family honors their parents and helps to take care of them. I hope they all remember the week with fond memories. I know I will.
Heidi
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