Amazing Trasformation

We had a chance to look at some of the plans for the house this past Saturday, and we were so excited for the amazing transformation that it will go through in the next year. The house we see now will no longer be there, as the changes that are planned for both the outside and inside are truly incredible!

To turn such an ugly house into something great is quite a process, an amazing transformation like this will take time. The pictures here show the house we have accepted as it is today, and a house in the neighborhood being used as a model for the reconstruction. Everything that is done will be historically accurate, and much will be added in order to do this. A small front "porch" or stoop with a roof will be added, the roof will be removed and a peaked roof with gables added, a bad addition will be taken off, giving the house a new and more interesting shape, and a side porch in the front and back will also be added!

Not to mention everything on the inside will be redone, electrical, heating, and plumbing are all getting torn out and replaced. The work on the roof, and these inside components will all be done by contractors. Volunteers including us will not be able to get onsite until mid August at the earliest. Once it is completely gutted, we will get a chance to look at more specific plans for the rooms on both floors.

This amazing transformation will allow us to walk into a beautifully restored home, with every part of it new and functional. This is not unlike Gods work in us, taking the ugly, unusable things and making them not only usable but beautiful. For this work in our future home, and more importantly in us we are truly thankful to God.

"And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

2 Corinthians 3:18

Hurry Up...and...Wait

Sometimes Chris and I joke about how we get the kids moving telling them to "hurry up" only to make them wait once they are ready. Do you remember being at a big fun party with friends or family and having this happen to you? Your parents are riding you to get ready to go, only to leave you waiting in your warm coat at the door?

After an exciting season of activity with Habitat we find ourselves waiting now, and I feel a little like a kid getting too hot in a coat waiting by the door to go. A bit anxious...'

Don't get me wrong I know that we are so blessed and I am thankful for all that God is doing in all the areas of my life. I think I was just excited to see the house get transformed, and so waiting on this process as left me feeling the way I do. When driving past it yesterday it felt a bit surreal, the idea of ever living in THAT house seemed very far off.

We know that there will be some work done by contractors in June and July. By mid August the partnership with Omron should be in full swing, as they supply volunteers on a more regular basis. This is a big cooperate partnership, and so that is an exciting prospect in the future. As I understand it, Omron is supplying finances and volunteers for our Habitat house project. The total project time start to finish should be about 1 year from when we walked through the house, so if all goes according to the plan we should be moving in by this time next year.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-8