The Calling To Awake

I have some news! A Lancaster, Ohio friend has joined me for a short stay!! A designer and maker of many forms. From animation, drafting, modeling, product design, and packaging… Her skill set is very impressive! She is responsible for the majority of my family’s Christmas presents this year. Everyone loved them and the talent and time they knew it took her to create them from scratch. The picture is the one created for my son, Jack. It fits to a T! We have also been working to winterize the house. It is in the teens here right now. We use three space heaters to warm the common area and our rooms. Thankfully, the South doesn't get too much of this for too long :) It was wonderful to see some snow regardless of the temperature. First snow at Mission Restoration,  I have a feeling that there will be more exciting news soon…   Thank you for your encouragement, prayers and support! E.               Blogger: thecallingtoawake.blogspot.com You...

When you're sick of being inside, stuck to a screen    Hello Family and Friends,         Please forgive my lack of updates. As mentioned briefly in my last post, the property is a legal entity known as Mission Restoration. Where typically I would have waited until I had a few more “To do’s” checked off my list, there is an opportunity arising that requires these things to be done when they were.       I have been working with a gentleman since February of 2023. His project is a very extensive job that will require thousands of large tiles to be produced and shipped out of the country. In early 2023 two sample tiles were sent to the lead architect and to the building team. I am honored to know that my employer loved the sample so much that he has one hanging in his personal home. Due to some changes, a new architect was acquired for the job, and now we are starting fresh. New sample tiles will be produced here at the property and shipped overs...