There are times when we must choose to appreciate the win of the moment. Although rarely enjoyed in adulthood, ignoring the next to-do list item and turning a blind eye to glaring flaws and blemishes is necessary in order to bask in the simple, glorious present.

I am not sure what we expected to see when we pulled into the laneway, but our united and spirit-inspired “Holy Shit!” captured rarely experienced astonishment.

Dave immediately crawled underneath, inviting a blackfly storm to belly up to the fresh blood bar. Another swarm nestled cozily behind my ears and in my hairline. Neither of us cared. We could not believe the transformation. Seeing the cabin actually elevated off the dirt was worth the blood loss and subsequent infected bites enjoyed by Dave.

We were surprised the job went as well as it did, especially with the amount of rot and neglect that lay below. Angelo the Mighty Resurrector agreed. He looked a tad tired and smiled weakly when we presented him with a sac of cold, locally crafted beers. I think we should have brought something stronger.

Angelo has been added to our growing arsenal of skilled angels placed along our path. After all, it takes a team to raise a cabin.

Relish Ain’t Just for Burgers

Until the shriek of the next project gets our attention, we will relish the raising our our beloved Phoenix. The poor guy desperately needed a new nest. Finally, ours is starting to take shape.

Friends, wherever your long weekend takes you, may you enjoy a similar moment of pause. Whether in the backyard enjoying the glory of green and the delicious scent of blossoms, sitting by a beckoning body of water, or rocking leisurely on your porch, revel in the perfection of the present.

Karma Cabin Lesson #11: Relish the present moment. Enjoy the wins. Remember that waking up in the morning is a cause for celebration.