Today we celebrated the arrival of our San Juan pool from Florida, thanks to Dwayne (a trucker with nerves of steel!) The team from Cabarrus Pools quickly went to work to dig the hole and move the pool with a little help from Mike of AME crane rental. Special thanks to Gene Shaver of Gene Shaver Backhoe for his expert excavation and also his kind donation to Bridgewater Farms. Bob, Bill, Nate, and Robert will be back tomorrow to level the pool and install the plumbing.
Shane and Shane work together to lay new tile in the family media room. Although I'm reminded of "Darryl, and my other brother, Darryl", Shane and Shane are not brothers. Just cousins. 
Whew! It is H-O-T in July in South Carolina!!! But the crepe myrtles are blooming and the sky is a beautiful Carolina Blue! Nothin' could be finer . . .
Trent made some long-awaited bathroom repairs and put the final touches on the wheelchair ramp handrail before it gets painted. Meanwhile, Mike provided some advice about the problems we have been having with our fixtures. Little by little all of our systems are coming on line! Thanks, guys!
Casey and Abby led a nature walk in search of beautiful flowers, leaves, and sticks. Then they created a wonderful arrangement for a photo!
Corrie Long, physical therapist at Carolina Pediatric Therapy Cooperative, Inc., brought the family along to help out this past weekend. Corrie drove the tractor while husband Darren chopped out several hundred feet of trail. 
Dean Campbell of Campbell Grading brought his son Derrick out to Bridgewater for the day. Derrick cranked up the track loader and went to work carving out a nice level spot for the new pool. Next they will cart off the debris and bring in some clean fill to finish shaping the foundation for the pool, decking, and wheelchair pathway.
They're baaaaaack! The great team from Absolute Tree Experts returned to clear the path for the 18-wheeler and crane needed to transport the swimming pool. As usual, Oliver, Sandy, and Johnny did a masterful job.
Great job with the pedaling, Nadia! Next we'll work on steering and brakes! 
Stephen Plumb and his wife Julie were kind enough to personally deliver our new (used!) ATV so we can start cutting some trails for the horses. Best of luck to the Plumbs on their upcoming California adventure! Here's to great job opportunities and a wonderful life out West!
Ivan is becoming quite skilled with the backhoe and front end loader, under the watchful eye of his father. His help and enthusiasm have been invaluable! 
Wendy Garland, a local occupational therapist and a good friend, stopped by Bridgewater for a tour and to inquire about training in hippotherapy (therapy on horseback). Wendy learned that when you ask the question, "Do you need help with anything?" the answer is always a resounding "YES!"
Bob Smith of Cabarrus Pools drove down to Bridgewater on Saturday to discuss the options for the pool and spa. Bob is helping us create a beautiful, therapeutic setting for our kids and their families. 
Mary Hyatt of Rinehart Realty completed a successful closing on Diane's old house this week. Now we have the funds to proceed with our swimming pool! Mary is also the realtor who worked for over two years to help us find our current property at Bridgewater. Mary was willing to slog through mud and weeds and crawl under barbed wire fences in the rain to help us find the perfect place for our children. We can't thank you enough, Mary!
