Hardware stores has become my favorite place to hang out since May of this year. Making decisions for our little place about what cabinets to put in our kitchen, the appliances, the vanity, commode and shower for the bathroom, vinyl flooring, paint for the walls, carpet for the stair to the loft. and more for the loft floor. And there are more decisions for how big of windows, furnace, water softener, water heater, washer and dryer, plus the roofing color. Then there is locks, door handles, sinks, facets for the sink, pipes for the sink, nails, hammers, bathroom stool, lumber. and plywood.
This place has to have furniture since most of ours was in bad shape. The first part of August we bought a few pieces of on sale furniture. Today I went to the store we bought it from to tell them to deliver at the end of this week. Learned it will be middle of December before table and chairs will be in, middle of November before bed will be here. But by the end of week we will have a couch, chair and tv cabinet. Oh, and we still need to buy a mattress and vacuum cleaner! 😀
A few of our things have followed us all over the world. I have a wooden sign a missionary friend made for me with my life phrase on it...Life Is In Christ. It reminds me there is more to life then a house, furniture, etc.
God has always been faithful to provide whatever we need, not always what I have wanted but He did not promise that, just my needs that He knows will teach me to be patience, loving, and faithful to Him. Sometimes it has taken me a while to see the goodness of God. Sometimes, Oh, but when I do my heart is thrilled. And sometimes He overly abundantly provide my wants too.
Living during this time of a pandemic has been a test of patience. I like to control my little world, but it matters not what I like, control ain't happening on just about anything. Thank God, I have grace to fall back on. Ephesians 6:10-18
What is God using to continue to teach you patience?
If Covid-19 has done nothing else positive, Betty, it has helped me learn to be more patient and to lean more upon God. That's such a blessing! I do hope in this case, as you furnish your new place, He will provide both your needs and your wants, my friend.
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Thanks Martha. We are waiting for the plumbers to return and hook up water to bathroom and kitchen sink. It's turning cold at night here in northern Mn. but the days are still warmer. So, at this time we are still in our rv. It is cozy and warm but will have to get out if it starts freezing in the day.
DeleteI can't wait to see the finished product of your new home. Sounds so exciting!! I love building projects! I love the sign that was made for you too. I know that will have a prominent place in your new home. Patience? Well, definitely this covid thing has been teaching that...the wearing of masks...I am not a fan at all and I am only complying because I know I must be obedient if I am to set the right example, but I am very impatient to have it all over and done with. Patience...well learning again to trust God in all things and to be patient and wait on Him, and He will bring it to pass. Don't try to jump ahead of God, it will only bring you sorrow. Thank you for your excellent post. I do hope to see some pictures soon!!!
ReplyDeletePam, our place still looks a mess at this point but as soon as some as they get cabinets doors on and stairs to loft finished I will post some. I hear you on the mask. My daughter got me a shield to wear but when I wore it to the doctor the other day he said it would not protect me. I think everyone is wearing thin on this long trial. I just keep thinking, one more day, one more day and this too will pass. Blessings
DeleteCan I say this? I'm running out of patience for this whole covid thing. I'm over it. But I know I need to keep trusting. Sounds like a lot of work to get the house ready but it sure sounds like fun too.
ReplyDeleteYes you can say what you said. I think that is at the top of everyone list. I miss that freedom to hop in the car and go visit someone without having to check to see if they are allowing visitors. The church we attend does not require mask and we still sing so they are gaining from some of the churches that don't sing. Crazy isn't it? Blessings.
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