Small Sacrifices

The log home journey isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. And as Sean Murphy and his family discovered, perseverance and patience go a long way to crossing the finish line.

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In order to run a marathon, a runner must train diligently for many months. During those months, the “norms” of life change, and the luxuries one might be afforded during other times are set to the side. No late nights out with friends; no unhealthy meals; no sleeping-in. All of this is done with a singular goal in mind: To win the race. This is their sacrifice in order to succeed at something many people would simply leave to dreams.

Building a new home, particularly one as unique as one with logs, is remarkably similar. There are choices to be made all along the journey, each with a significant impact to your ability to cross the finish line healthy and happy with your results.

Here are the two main sacrifices my wife, Amanda, and I made for the reward at the end:

Sacrifice 1: Time