Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Utilities
We got word a few days ago that our utilities were not being offset by churches in the community (as we thought they were). The board here was put in the uncomfortable position of asking us to pay a rather large amount monthly to meet the costs they are incurring as a result of our family being here in the trailer. We were happy to agree to do that, as well as happy that the board let us know that the cost was on their shoulders. When we moved in we didn't want our stay here to be a burden on these wonderful people. So, please pray for us as we adjust to living very carefully and being concious of our budget. God works in all things, and we believe that He is good-all the time. Thanks for keeping up with us through this blog, and for sharing our concerns with us in prayer! We appreciate you!
Floors are in!
We talked with our contractor this evening and he told Ron that the new floors are in place and the crew will be ready to start framing soon! We are very excited!
Please continue to pray for safety for the men who are working on our new home, for wisdom for our contractor as he schedules the work, that we will be a living, breathing extension of Jesus to those who we come in contact with throughout this process, that our home will not just be 'livable' but completed. Thank you for continuously praying for us!
Check back for more pictures in the next few days!
Please continue to pray for safety for the men who are working on our new home, for wisdom for our contractor as he schedules the work, that we will be a living, breathing extension of Jesus to those who we come in contact with throughout this process, that our home will not just be 'livable' but completed. Thank you for continuously praying for us!
Check back for more pictures in the next few days!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The endless winter
This picture was taken at the end of April! We thought winter would never end...however God had the perfect timing in mind! Just a few weeks after this shot was taken break up was in full swing and most of this snow was gone.
Half a house
This is a shot from the front of the house. The kitchen was in the front right corner and the living room in the front left corner. You can see the roofline just below the two windows, when the tin was removed form the roof the timbers collapsed. We are so thankful that the roof held through the winter preventing the interior from getting wet and rotting.The steps to the arctic entry are just left of center. We have decided to square off the front of the house, moving the footing out about 3 feet to match the kitchen side. This will be easier for the crews to match walls and siding. Alos it will add a bit of living space to the living room...no complaints here! :)
Monday, May 18, 2009
Demolition!!
Friday! What a beautiful word! On Friday a crew began to take down the house! Hooray!! Over the week-end a group of men worked hard and got the entire front of the house ready to be sealed and sprayed. All of the drywall was removed from the rest of the house and they are working on removing the floors and insulation.
Ron worked all day Saturday on walls and ceilings, and he is paying the price in sore muscles. It is exciting to see progress though.
Many thanks go out to Wally and Gary who 'stopped by' the house and stayed to work! I am not sure that oatmeal raisin cookies were enough thanks, but they'll have to do! :)
Check back later today to see pictures of our progress.
Please begin to pray now for smooth work schedules and quick progress! Thanks!
Ron worked all day Saturday on walls and ceilings, and he is paying the price in sore muscles. It is exciting to see progress though.
Many thanks go out to Wally and Gary who 'stopped by' the house and stayed to work! I am not sure that oatmeal raisin cookies were enough thanks, but they'll have to do! :)
Check back later today to see pictures of our progress.
Please begin to pray now for smooth work schedules and quick progress! Thanks!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Word pictures
I will do my best to describe the action that took place on our first lake trip of the summer.
Suzanna, Thomas and Dillon were dressed in rain boots and jackets as they hopped out of the car at Aleknagik Lake this afternoon. "Picnic!!" was the joyful cry as they launched themselves from the car and ran to the gravel beach. They promptly began to leave 'mini lakes' everwhere they stepped. The snow melt has left the water level very high and even their light 50-70 pounds was enough to bring water to the surface of the gravel. After a brisk, windy walk to the place where the snow met the beach and mom refused to go any further, we decided to picnic in the car. After watching the ice breaking off the shelf near the island, and seeing the rapid progress of mini icebergs toward the mouth of the Wood River as we ate lunch the kids wanted to see that ice up close. So we set off to the beach and watched as ice chunks floated, driven by wind and waves to the shore of the Lake. When the ice reached the shallows, it began to pile up in floating, disintegrating, sheets of ice that suddenly called to the boys. 'Jump on us, see how far you can walk without getting wet!' What young boy can resist that call? So, over the caution from mom 'if you get wet, we go home!' they took off on a thrill walk! What fun! They bobbed and weaved as they rode the ice. Suzanna joined them and just looking at the slushy ice filled water made me shiver! Brrr! The kids didn't seem to notice, they were having such a good time. Eventually, one of them fell off their 'burg and it was time to head home. We had to make it back down the beach first though and of course their boots were filled with water when we reached the car. Thomas did a terrific job of emptying his boots outside the car! We rode to Teddy's for slush puppies and talked about our first lake trip of the season. After two cold, rainy summers I am hoping this was the first of many trips!
Psalm 27:4,5 One thing have I asked from the Lord, that shall I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to meditate in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.
Suzanna, Thomas and Dillon were dressed in rain boots and jackets as they hopped out of the car at Aleknagik Lake this afternoon. "Picnic!!" was the joyful cry as they launched themselves from the car and ran to the gravel beach. They promptly began to leave 'mini lakes' everwhere they stepped. The snow melt has left the water level very high and even their light 50-70 pounds was enough to bring water to the surface of the gravel. After a brisk, windy walk to the place where the snow met the beach and mom refused to go any further, we decided to picnic in the car. After watching the ice breaking off the shelf near the island, and seeing the rapid progress of mini icebergs toward the mouth of the Wood River as we ate lunch the kids wanted to see that ice up close. So we set off to the beach and watched as ice chunks floated, driven by wind and waves to the shore of the Lake. When the ice reached the shallows, it began to pile up in floating, disintegrating, sheets of ice that suddenly called to the boys. 'Jump on us, see how far you can walk without getting wet!' What young boy can resist that call? So, over the caution from mom 'if you get wet, we go home!' they took off on a thrill walk! What fun! They bobbed and weaved as they rode the ice. Suzanna joined them and just looking at the slushy ice filled water made me shiver! Brrr! The kids didn't seem to notice, they were having such a good time. Eventually, one of them fell off their 'burg and it was time to head home. We had to make it back down the beach first though and of course their boots were filled with water when we reached the car. Thomas did a terrific job of emptying his boots outside the car! We rode to Teddy's for slush puppies and talked about our first lake trip of the season. After two cold, rainy summers I am hoping this was the first of many trips!
Psalm 27:4,5 One thing have I asked from the Lord, that shall I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to meditate in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.
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