Mission Accomplished

Why does this feel like a masterpiece?  Over the past two-and-a-half weeks we have stripped 104 years of paint, sanded, patched, stained, re-sanded, re-stained, varnished, patched and painted.  It seemed like it would never end.  All this for a sixteen square-foot back entry to our house.  The previous owners did a skillful job refinishing the entire house - it is humbling to feel victorious over this tiny corner.  The  door, walls and trim were painted white - they now glow in their original wood finish and walls to match the kitchen.  If you visit, I doubt you will even know the difference.   To me however it is piece of art.