So much for my goal of blogging daily with updates on the construction. Here it is, the middle of the week and this is my first blog .  Here's an update on the construction progress:

Abatement. The crew worked long hours Monday and Tuesday to "wrap" the area that has been room 10C, print room, library, conference room and Sprouts classroom. Everything that is not containing asbestos is covered in high quality, thick plastic sheeting. Today they began shoveling the insulation from the attic and have or are removing the first layer of carpeting. Once that is done, they kick up the water to contain any dust particles and remove the ceiling sheet rock (because it is covered with texture containing asbestos), old carpeting and any tile under the carpet as well as the glue containing asbestos. They are determined to finish by Friday night, which will save us money if they are successful.

Construction. Well, actually demolition. Last week the fence was erected to secure the construction area, which proved to be a challenge to some Sunday. Yesterday they removed the Hank Scott plaque (don't worry, we have it in the office) and began tearing down the covered walkway connecting the worship center with the student building. They are doing detailed things that won't show much Sunday but things that have to be done before the wrecking ball can swing on the connecting halls.

Financing. We're completing the paperwork required to complete the loan with Lubbock National Bank. We'll not actually began to draw money from them for a few months but we need the paperwork complete before the construction begins "in earnest."

These are exciting days as well as challenging ones. Too often I've had the challenging days, but they were not exciting. I much prefer the ones with the excitement connected.  Happy Wednesday!