I started building my house in August of 2011. Every day, I would stop by to see what had been accomplished. I was fascinated by the whole process—the foundation, the walls, the rooms slowly taking shape. Since I knew I would never experience childbirth, I sometimes joked that this must be what it felt like to grow a baby. The excitement and anticipation were incredible. This was the biggest thing I had ever done. But this wasn’t just ... Read more
