From go to done ~ gratitude.

 

From running the list and making ready. 

Thank you, Colin, for the heavy lifting and water management. 

For the music that keeps me moving forward when the sweat drips into my eyes. 

Thanks for the dappled shade from the mimosa seedling that has become a tree in the past few years. Alas, your days are numbered.

Thanks to the donors who saw potential in old and unused linens, sheets, napkins, and garments.

Thanks to the patrons who have supported this madness with loyalty all these years.

and thanks to Serendipity for turning out some very fine first fruits. 

These are the kinds of results that keep me going.