NOTE: If you missed Chapter 1, Building a Doll House: And So It Begins - Chapter 1, you can find it in the column under "blog archive" to the right.
We had a kit. We had supplies. We had a plan. We had nearly four months to complete the project for Joy’s Christmas gift. We got started immediately. Mason pulled out every piece and placed a “sticky note” on it with the part number and the number of pieces. He read through the directions and felt they weren’t adequate, so he found a great website that had step-by-step instructions (with photos) on how to build this particular house. We found this resource to be extremely useful throughout the project.
My
project was to design each room. The color scheme, wall paper, flooring, and décor
of each room was especially exciting to work on. I spent hours looking for the
perfect items. In addition to this, I also searched the Bible to find a verse
to write on each surface that related to the purpose of each room. Each verse
is hand-written under the wall paper, flooring, or shingles. My prayer is that
when the wall paper or shingles fall off of this house, my great-grandchildren
will see a message from me (and God).
Mason
gathered tools and supplies. Lots of tools and supplies. Here’s a list: rulers,
squares, saws, clamps, air hammer, glue, pin nails, tape, paint, paint brushes,
electrical tools, pencils, sandpaper, and tables. Pretty soon, the loft was
overtaken by all things doll house related. Our work station and planning were
complete. It was time to actually start building the doll house.
We
used a lot, a lot of clamps. Of various shapes and sizes, these supports kept
pieces in place while the glue dried or they served as extra “hands” when the
task got a bit difficult. Without the clamps some of the work on the house
would be impossible, difficult or perhaps delayed. Occasionally we’d come to a
spot where none of the clamps would work and in those situations we’d simply
hold a piece in place or hope the pin nails would keep it exactly where it was
supposed to be until the glue dried. These were not fun times and it made us
very thankful for the clamps when we were able to use them.
God
gave us several tools to help us through difficult times. Times we might need
an extra hand, or an encouraging word, or a hug. Our fellow Christians can be
the support we need at times. Remember Ecclesiastes 4:12? God’s Holy Spirit can
lead and guide us and God’s Word can give us encouragement when there is no
encouragement to be found. Through the true foundation of God’s Word, Jesus as
our Savior, and added strength of good Christian friends will we be able to
handle the trials we encounter.
Proverbs
14:22b tells us, “Those who plan what is
good find love and faithfulness.” Love and faithfulness. Gifts from God.
They may come in the form of friends, but most definitely from God. Do you have
a plan? A good plan? I pray that you do. If not, why not seek out the Planner
of our salvation and begin the process of building a new life? His plans stand
firm. Forever. Let’s use His plan!
Grace
and peace be yours in abundance,
Donna
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