A burst of energy today was 35 volunteers from the USS San Jose, at our birthing home painting the teaching area. They've done this once before, but it was many years ago.

The call came in during this busy and conflicted week, but it was really a delightful offer. We're a long ways behind in the painting we should do to keep things up, but there's never time and never money to do it. And they brought an aweful lot of paint and worked really hard for four hours this morning.

I had in mind a simple coat of paint on the wall, but they really went all out. Colorful and creative designs on the floor just to brighten the place up.

They were very considerate and delightful to have out. Thanks all!