IMBALANCE IS NOT A BAD THING
“Embracing Imbalance: A Journey of Growth and Unexpected Blessings”
Today, let’s rewind to the time when we embarked on the adventure of building our house—a period marked by undeniable imbalance.
Jenna and I always envisioned constructing our home with our own hands, setting two crucial stipulations before commencing this ambitious project:
- There were no pregnancies during the building process, considering Jenna’s active involvement.
- All our kids’ rooms would be of identical size, avoiding potential complaints about room disparities.
Both agreements seemed wise at the time, but here’s the catch: we made these decisions without consulting God. Little did we know that he had his own plans in store for us.
Our journey into home construction began in February 2011, and amidst the chaos of building, Brianna Lynn Greer made her debut in March 2012. Yes, the math doesn’t lie—Jenna got pregnant just a few months after we started building.
Originally designed for two kids, our house is now a bustling home for four. None of our kids ended up with the same-sized rooms, and, as life would have it, God had a different plan.
Now, let’s get back to the essence of this story.
During those intense 14 months of construction, imbalance became our constant companion. Jenna and I, with our own two hands, built every inch of our house. Only two aspects were outsourced: the drywall tape and texture (courtesy of Jenna’s grandpa and his buddies) and the stucco.
When I say we built our house, I mean we built it from scratch—foundation, framing, plumbing, wiring, and all. We were ahead of our time, with inspectors acknowledging the uniqueness of our work.
This period was demanding. I worked all day, came home to work on the house until late at night, and repeated the cycle. Weekends were no exception; I toiled from dawn till late into the night under artificial lights.
Yet, amidst this time of profound imbalance, something incredible emerged. After a mere 14 months of relentless effort, we had a home that has been our sanctuary for over 12 years.
Our decision to build on our own stemmed from family tradition and financial considerations. Little did we realize that God orchestrated this journey to instill in us the belief that we can overcome any challenge. The laughter of the world wasn’t a deterrent; instead, it fueled our passion.
This experience laid the groundwork for bootstrapping a multi-million-dollar business, teaching us that periods of imbalance are a prerequisite for achieving extraordinary goals. Imbalance, when embraced, can indeed lead to growth and unexpected blessings.
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