The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.
Charles Dickens
Perhaps Dickens grasped the reason this project is so special to us. It is our creation, and we're constructing it as a family. Now, two walls on the upper floor of the carport are up. For the City of Langley and permitting purposes, this building is called the sleeping wing. For us it's been called the carport all along, because it is just that, and more. But, really what I call it most of the time is the barn. So that is what it will be from here on out for me -- the barn.
Somehow, this "barn" building is developing a personality that's got a life of its own. The neighbors exclaim over it's strange appearance, as well they should. It is very unusual at this stage of construction. Once the roof goes on it will make a great deal more sense, but for now, we'll have to agree with all the comments we're receiving -- weird, strange, what? -- and trust that our vision is right on!
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