So remember that list of summertime tasks I told you about? Well here's the update and also why I haven't been around the entire month of August:
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| not our actual blueprint |
We are renovating our house!
It all happened kinda fast. We had a few quotes, and a discouraging report after another until we finally got someone in to help us out.
Thus we packed up and moved out. That was over three weeks ago.
So now here we are. We travel here and there, from one friend's home, to another. To a parent's place and back. The month of August had us live like vagabonds but we pray daily to be back in our own home again.
But in the middle of our comparably 'homeless' situation, we have been reminded of the blessings in our life. Like friends and family that would take us in (and I mean, all four of us crazies) and provide in oh the so many, many ways - big and small. It's been so touching.
We are so grateful.
Also, like with any renovation story I have heard (or witnessed) there are those expectations, timelines, and promises… all not happening as planned. On top of all that, it really is quite a task to lug your home in your car from one place to another along with two toddlers who don't quite understand why we are not in our own house. But even through all the crazy that is happening, it is hard to stay upset about timelines and unkept promises when we experience peace in the middle of it all. Can't help but be reminded of an extraordinary God who made a promise to be with us and he has yet to break it.
Good looking out Big Guy!
We are truly grateful. As far as the work being done: we learn to put our foot down when we need to and thank God for the provision in the meantime. Hopefully I can post an update about our return sooner than later!
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| had to just post a pic of my tj. he really is cute, even though he truly is a troublemaker. |
