Wednesday, February 4, 2009

One week ago ...

...we had no idea what the next day would bring. There was water, lots of water. Here is my kitchen now. When life gives me lemons, I'll make lemonade! The walls are bare, there is no carpet ... let's paint.

April is the one to coordinate these projects!


Out with the oldThere are still fans and de-humidifiers in the kitchen and utility so it's pretty loud for painting, but we're making progress. We hauled off all the carpet yesterday, and today we have to inspect all our furniture, personal property and fixtures for damage and loss. We're also going to try to paint 4 rooms (don't tell April ;-) There is a chance for rain soon, and we've got some large items on our front porch so we need to get a move on! Our tile has to be professionally cleaned when we get everything off of it, and our carpet won't be in until late next week at the earliest. We are so grateful to the Mueller family for taking us in for so long, and for the friends watching our kids while we paint and do the necessary tasks. I will never again wake up without praising God for my family, my life, my friends, my home ...

6 comments:

Jill and Rick said...

Connie, I think it's a GREAT idea to paint now! (& It looks like you've got a great start)

Keeping your family in our prayers,

Jill

Andrea said...

OH MY GOODNESS! I felt sick in the pit of my stomach..when I saw these pictures!
Girl! You have got some MOX-EEEEEE!
I would still be in a corner crying.
Love the paint color, BTW!

xoxo,
A

The Ferrill's said...

Oh CONNIE! I don't check in for a week and look at all this! I am SO sorry you're having to deal with this pain in the neck...and you are right, it could be SO much worse. I will be praying for quick resolution and back to normalcy! You are so smart to go ahead and paint!
I know you praise God for family and friends that He provides so you have everything you need! Remember, nothing is a surprise to God!
Praying for you...and I LOVE your family pics on the side-bar!
Love,
Laine

The Ferrill's said...

P.S. I know the votes are closed for names for #7, but I vote for KOOPER!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE that name! I tried to talk my best friend into naming her baby Kooper, except spelled Cooper, if he was a boy. Well, wouldn't you know HE became Ella Kate when SHE was born! ;)

Stacey said...

I understand what it is like to be forced out of your home; at the end of October we had to leave our home because of black mold. We lived in two small rooms at my moms for two weeks, then the five of us slept in a pop up camper for nearly three weeks. It was a very stressful period; but the Lord provided and took care of us. We got back in our home on Thanksgiving night. I will be praying for you and your children!

Howard and Kim said...

When life gets stressful, I paint... Hang in there. We're all praying for you guys, and thanking the Lord for April and family. :)

Kim

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