Men with Chainsaws
Brent was up early on Saturday and out of the house to go on a crazy beautiful coastal hike—which involved a waterfall on the beach—with a group of 14-year-old scouts who I am trying not be jealous of.
But the day was pretty good for me and the kids too. We got a call at eight in the morning. A few friends had heard we lost some trees in a storm we had here last week.
Ten minutes later our driveway was full of trucks, and our property was full of men with chainsaws.
They even came with their own mechanic (because I’m telling you, chainsaws are like the prima donnas of the tool world, they’re moody and they like to be fussed over).
My 6-year-old made muffins and we sat back to enjoy the spectacle of two months’ of work done in a couple hours.
And two things I was thinking during all of this. One is how it really is better to have people than money. And the other is how it’s good to be a church-goin’ woman. I love that it adds to my life a whole new group of people who know how to look out for each other. So glad to have friends like these.
And speaking of friends, I had a couple nice surprises from blogland too, thanks, holamama and SamanthaLee for the kind words. To be mentioned by such lovely ladies made the week for me.
Tags: country life, thoughtful gestures
January 25th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Yep. Been there but on the giving end. Some friends lost a tree last year and we found out about it and within thirty minutes were all over at their house cutting and hauling. The women watched the kids and helped mulch the garden. We were actually talking about it this past weekend. How awesome is it that we have friends that just show up when you need help. Most of the time without asking for it. So awesome!
January 25th, 2010 at 11:04 am
It’s crazy what men at work can accomplish! I also think that is great that there are so many capable and available people in your ward/area. AWESOME!
January 25th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Any time talented lady! Glad your church fam came to help out!