One thing leads to another

Greetings,

We've been doing and having done some work at the house. Our home was built in 1927 and the single pane windows weren't doing a good job of holding in the cool and keeping out the heat. In the winter, it is just the opposite. So, the windows needed to be replaced. Two workmen arrived, and in a couple of days our twenty-two windows that were 83 year old were replaced. The old windows with their storm window additions are history, and new windows have been installed. They finished the installation with an aluminum surround molding so no one, that's me, will again need to paint those windows. The new windows are wonderful. Out first impression was the quietness, as we weren't hearing the outside noise as before. Our second impression was the air conditioner didn't seem to be running as frequently. We are pleased! However, workmen do leave hand and thumb prints so, the windows needed cleaning. Judy washed the windows, and this time she didn't need to go outside with a ladder to get to the outside of the windows. They tilt so the the outside is inside. A few days later we began noticing that our front and back doors looked old and, in addition, we could feel the summer's heat around the door. So, back to the store to look at new doors. The salesman and installers came to the house to talk about the doors, especially back door. They asked if we wanted to replace the back door sill, which has significant age and water damage--after all for 83 years folks have walked on it and it has collected rain and snow. The installer said that if he tore out the door frame to get to the sill, it might be a good time to think about some work on our deck. I built the deck about 20 years ago so, it is also old, worn. Yes the deck needs to be replaced. Well, one thing leads to another. This truth or reality is happening not only in regards with our house project but, also, with my life in general. Perhaps the message, if there is any message in this experience, is to make certain that choices are pointed in a good and healthy direction when I begin something, because one thing leads to another.

Shalom,

Rick