What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Update on the New House Saga

Good Evening everyone! It has been such a busy week already, and it's only Tuesday! Praying I can survive until Saturday, when we officially move into our "new to us" home, "Lord willing and the creek don't rise"...Keep praying for no rain! Thank you!

My Facebook friends already saw our back deck pictures last night, but since many of you are not on Facebook, here you go:

Here we are, our first "selfie" from the new back deck overlooking the pond:

Some of view from the deck:

Our kids stopped by and took our picture:

And then we took their picture!  The beautiful thing about our new home is that it is only about one mile from our kids! What a blessing that is already proving to be!!

So here is the deck as the workers are finishing it up today:

Yes, it is big enough to have a party! Can't wait to have a barbeque on the deck!



And then, to top off all the great news of this week, something else new has arrived:

 Since our house does not have a garage or any other kind of outdoor storage or even an attic, we knew we would need a shed to store our tools and other outside equipment...Hubby is quite excited and ready to start filling it up with all his stuff...no, this will not be a "she-shed"...(I wish), but I have been promised some space to store some things like Christmas decorations, etc., provided he doesn't do a lot of woodworking in there creating lots of sawdust, etc.  So we shall see how this works out...


So here's our selfie in front of the shed:

I am wearing my painting clothes as I was busily painting inside the house when the shed arrived...but I was very happy to take this little break for all the excitement!


This picture below is when the shed was being placed and leveled.  So exciting!
So little by little our home is coming together. I still have some painting to do outside and inside...the door and shutters will get a fresh coat of paint soon, but that will have to wait until after we've moved in now. I think I need to concentrate on getting the inside settled so we can live in it first. Unless there are some volunteers who would like to donate some time to do some painting???

I was so pleased yesterday that one of our neighbors came over to meet us while we were there working. She is also new to the neighborhood, and I think she was just checking us out to see what kind of neighbors we were going to be. Of course, I was in my oldest paint covered clothes and looked a fright, but we had a wonderful conversation and I think we will enjoy being neighbors.  A couple of days before that I met another lovely lady across the street, and found out we have mutual acquaintances in the community and church.  She also seemed delighted that we were moving into the neighborhood. Our house has been vacant for a long time, and it seems that we are quite the curiosity to everyone passing by as they are watching our progress on the house and hopefully they are happy to see that an empty house that was becoming a temptation for vandals is now becoming a lively hub of happy activity.  We pray that God will bless our home and that we will be a lighthouse along the shore for those who may need some hope and encouragement.

Speaking of prayer...many of us in blogland know our dear friend Sylvia at A Grandma's Blessings.  Early this morning Sylvia's husband Curtis passed away after a long battle with respiratory issues.  Please lift up Sylvia and her family in prayer, and perhaps send words of love and encouragement her way as you can.  She has been one of our sweetest friends here, and I know she would appreciate our thoughts and prayers.

Psalm 86:6-12
"Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
and attend to the voice of my supplications.
In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For You will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord;
Nor are there any works like Your works.
All nations whom You have made 
shall come and worship before You, O Lord,
And shall glorify Your name.
For You are great, and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.
Teach me Your way, O Lord;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.
I will praise You, O Lord my God,
with all my heart.
And I will glorify Your name forevermore."


19 comments:

  1. You will have lots of gatherings on your new deck, and I like that your new home is so near the water. The shed is nice looking.

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  2. You, your husband, son and DIL are a hive of activity and everything is coming along nicely. It's good some neighbours dropped by as it will be easier later now that you've already met a few. So sorry to hear about Sylvia's husband. Prayers for her and her family. xx

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  3. Y'all are just too cute, Pamela...keeping Sylvia and her family in prayer, my heart is so heavy for her.

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  4. That is a very nice looking shed and will be so convenient for storage. Everything seems to be coming right along! Yes, God bless sweet Sylvia and her family...they are in my prayers.

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  5. Loving that shed and that deck! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  6. Pam: I am so proud of you. A project of this size would wear me out. We won't talk about the frazzled nerves we would have. God has been with you and your family throughout this long-awaited move. Peace and blessings.

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  7. Your deck and the new shed are beautiful, Pamela! And how nice to meet some folks who will be your neighbors. I know you both will be so happy living in this home.
    Blessings!

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  8. Your new home is coming along beautifully!! I can't wait to get a "tour" of the inside, once you get settled! The deck is GREAT! I was so saddened to see Sylvia's FB post about her dear husband. Hoping she and her family find some peace in knowing he is no longer in pain and will see them again one day. Pam, congratulations on your new home and on the new shed! Joe and I will get up there one of these days for a visit... and to visit your son's wood-shop! Take care to rest when you can!

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  9. I love your home and the pond. The deck is so nice for future family gatherings! My husband would love to have a shed like yours. Thankful you have met some neighbors and glad you had some help from family. All the best to you in your new home.

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  10. I like your great shed and the nice deck! What a blessing to have an own house. Yes I will pray for Sylvia now.

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  11. Oh Pam, what a sweet home you and John are establishing. The deck looks amazing, as does the shed. I imagine your new neighbors are relieved to have the house lived in again. And the area around your home is stunning--nature in all its God-given glory.

    Love and blessings!

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    1. Thank you so much Kim. And thank you for your comments. I've been way behind in replying, but I do read each comment. It's just been crazy around here, and this weekend will be wild...I probably won't be online much since we will be moving and my computer will be dismantled! But thank you again for your sweet words.

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  12. It is so refreshing reading all about your new home and all the work you are accomplishing!
    There's something wonderful about new paint!

    I love the photo of you and your husband ♡

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  13. I was so sorry to hear about Sylvia loosing her husband. I am keeping her in my prayers. And I'm so happy to see your new house and I showed the photo of the shed to my hubby. He wishes we had a place for one sometimes! I know you'll be glad to get settled and start enjoying your new home. I love the water so close! Take care...don't work too hard! Hugs, Diane

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  14. Your new place looks amazing! I'm so happy for you both! (And I will keep Sylvia in my prayers.)

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  15. I do hope you will be happy in your new home and you will indeed be a lighthouse in your neighbourhood! Wonderful pictures of you and your family! Joy to you...Sandi

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  16. How wonderful for you and your hubby dear Pamela. Love the photos of both of you. You look so happy in your new home. Looking great so far. You are both such a blessing and are blessed. Have a lovely "Son"day my friend.

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  17. Your deck is FABULOUS! Also, love the she-shed and that you have friendly neighbors. Welcome home! 😊

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  18. Lovely.. just all so nice. Glad for you. :)

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