” I think I want to paint it,” Corey announced. The” it” referred to his room at the Young Life Home, named The Harbor. He is a Young Life leader for a local public high school. Inwardly, I groaned, thinking about the timing, but I know the importance of a good room environment for students.
Upon entering the room for the first time, I commented, ” I think this has possibilities.” A queen-size mattress with a broken frame, several tables, and a chair filled one part of the room while an attached sink, cabinet, and wardrobe closet inhabited the area closest to the door. We stood in silence for a while, contemplating the possibilities.
” We need a room divider,” I stated. ” This will block off the ugliness of the old sink and cabinet. I immediately began searching on Pinterest. What would we ever do without this fantastic resource? Sure enough, someone posted ways to create inexpensive room dividers. Drop-cloths seemed to be the easiest.
We worked late Friday night and all day Saturday. Of course, I had to take photos!
Strangely enough, I could not help but think about my father’s room during this time. Memories of finding the orange blanket to add a pop of color, purchasing the large horse picture that generates comments, and adding plants flooded my mind. Has it really been three years now?
The journey continues…………………………………..
A Journey Worth Remembering 