Last October House Update

Front Door...check
Back Door...check
Windows...check
Walls...check
Insulation...check
Plumbing...check
Electrical Rough in...check
HVAC Rough in...check

Things coming...
Monday...inspection for insulation
Tuesday...drywall delivered
Wednesday...drywall being hung

So, we are starting to really look like a house with separate rooms now and I get really excited when I see things done. We could not find a solid wood front door at Lowe's that was prehung, but we were able to locate a beautiful door within our budget at Bargain Builders and the contractor took it to stain and seal. They hung it yesterday, but have black plastic surrounding it so the drywall/paint guys don't mess it up. Basically, I have a great front door, but I cannot look at it yet. HAHAHAHAHA They are hoping the painters can start painting in 2 weeks, so that is exciting as well. We have picked out the majority of the new stuff for the house, cabinets, flooring, outlet covers, light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches, vanities, appliances, the list goes on...but we have a few more things to pick out so we will be back at Lowe's more in the coming weeks!

Keep us in your prayers as we are happy to put another month in the box behind us. The Lord is good to us, keeping us safe, the power on, our phone working, selling our puppies to pay our bills. He shows us daily that He loves us and I am so glad he does!!!! Looking forward to November and what is in store for us!

House Update

Inside of house with stud walls up!

Not sure if you can tell, but we have shingles and the roof is on!

Bricking up the gable on this end to match the other end!

It has been three months this week since my house burned down. We are still living in our camper, had to cut the heat on this week, it works well by the way! Showers have gotten a little worse, the cold water running in the hose from our well to the camper is harsh!

Friday came and went today with no inspection. The roof is done, the electrician is done, I think the HVAC finished today also. So I hope that the inspection can be done on Monday and then the insulation can be put in on Tuesday. I am trying to keep in mind that this is the first step, and there are many more before I get my "CO". (Certificate of Occupancy) It is hard knowing that if things would move a little faster......... Its like I have waited this whole time to see a house forming and now I am getting impatient. What is up with that? I pray that God will keep me in check, take away my impatience and grant me the emotions I need to get through this until my house is done. I do not want to lose all of the valuable lessons that I have learned through this. I want to be the better person that God wants me to be.

Our puppies are starting to go home. I thank God for a great sister like Heather that has helped me take care of all our puppies. Without her, we would not have managed. She has had as many puppies in her room as we have had in the box. LOVE THAT GIRL!

House Update

The house is starting to come along. The plumber was here this week, the contractor tells me next week will be a madhouse. Monday the electrician, the roofer, the brick mason and the HVAC guys are going to do their thing. They are supposed to be done so that all of them can be inspected on Friday. If the inspection goes well, the insulation and dry wall will start the next week. We have been told to start picking out all our indoor items so they will be ready for pickup when needed.

We have also picked out and paid for all of the bedrooms and living room furniture. Ashley Furniture was great for our living room suit, thanks to Joyce for that. Diane at Wes Bolick gave us a great deal on our bedrooms. Emily's getting a loft bed, Meredith a chocolate full size bed and of course, we are getting a cherry sleigh bed! We were excited to know that those 4 rooms will be furnished, but boy was it hard to spend out all that money and leave with nothing to show for it. (We have a tentative delivery date for December 18th for the furniture).

Please continue to pray for us. I am counting down the days I have to live in the box by how many showers I have to take with my 6 gallon water heater and tiny shower. I still have days that I shout at the tiny shower how much I hate it! hahaha

October House Update

The whole roof is on, the inside walls are coming this week. Roof shingles will be added after the plumber comes. We have been told to go pick out our tub/showers and front door! Windows are supposed to be here Friday. It is so dark inside the house now, it looks funny, I LOVE IT! Hopefully just 2 1/2 more months to go.

I thank God for looking out for us and keeping my spirits up throughout this hard time!