Raise the Roof

This week we had our roof replaced.  Hooray, it has needed some tender loving care for years now.  For instance in one area it looked like a possum/ bear/ raccoon/ clawed at it for a while.

Anyhow, Isaac and I have been very interested in the re-roofing process- taking off the roof, replacing the bad wood, delivering the material, and putting the new roof on.  However the thing that has fascinated me the most is the skill and hard work of the men on my roof.  Roofing is clearly not easy, light, or ergonomically friendly work.  However, these Latino men (some over 60) took such pride in their work that it gave me a great respect for labors and taught me a valuable lesson.  Their is nobility in working hard, doing a good job, being a finisher, regardless of your career or education.