Work as a way of life

It's been a different kind of life, living here on our five acres for the past 9 months. There's been a lot of work to do, with the remodel and also the land. I remember when we first bought our house, and then again when we moved in, there were some growing pains as it started to dawn on me how much work and projects would not only be a part of Ben's life, but my life as well. I lift heavy boards, get dirty and sweaty, and in general do a lot more physical work than I used to do….