Good Morning,
A hot cup of Door County Black And Tan Coffee is sitting in front of me and it is time to write.
Back in 1994 we found ourselves building a house. We still live in that home. We actually started the process in October of 1993. The house was finished in June of 1994.
The experience had its ups and downs. For instance 8 snow storms buried the outside and inside of the home. It was our responsibility to remove the snow so the contractor could work. Each week Rene and I would have a breakfast meeting on Sunday after church. We would drive to the building site and discuss what we needed to do as our part in the construction. All time schedules were discussed and we assigned duties for each of us. I want to add that our daughter also assisted in a lot of the work. She was in high school at the time.
We would also look at all three of our schedules and adjust to each other's schedules so we could meet work, school, church, and social commitments. We agreed that there wouldn't be a vacation that year and my hunting was very limited. We sacrificed to accommodate each other and build the house.
I believe it was the best example of cooperation I have ever witnessed. My friends, there is power and peace found in cooperation with others. Cooperation also demands organization and commitment. I truly believe a family and marriage functions best when everyone cooperates unselfishly.
In order to cooperate the team must communicate and be willing to sacrifice their own desires
The goal is stated, discussed and then acted upon. Progress and changes to the schedule or other details always need to be communicated clearly.
Amos.3:3 : "Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?:
1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
Cooperation, leads to peace and happiness. Accomplishments are a blessed byproduct of cooperation.
Food for thought.
Marty
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