Joy in returning a pot and pan rack with the receipt well after 90 days and still getting our $192 back instead of store credit!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Day #300
Joy in sharing Whitey's with Luke's parents. They were able to stay and watch our last volleyball game of the season. I know Luke was excited to share our life with them, well our Monday night life! Volleyball maybe his favorite sport now!
Day #299
Today was a crazy busy day. But lots of Joy...
watching Lisa and Greg take over group
Talking through James 3
Walking and laughing with the family
Watching B go down the slide at Luther Farms
Having an amazing dinner at Denese and Greg's and seeing their amazing new kitchen!
Picking up Luke's parents at the airport
And Bed yes their is Joy in the end of a packed day!!!
Day #298
Today we said Good Bye to Mike as he heads to basic training. Joy in having a fun night of bowling as a last hurrah
Day #296
Tonight my Dad, Luke and I hung the lights in his barn and ran the wire to a half the outlets. Joy in getting a job done together and hearing about Disney!!!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Day #295
Joy in little things...
Little things = BIG IMPACT
I forget that what we do doesn't need to be grand it is in the small things that sometimes make the Biggest impact.
A smile
A text
A call
Felt the reminder today that smiling at someone can calm a nervous situation. A text can remind me to be grateful. A call can remind me to focus on who I am in God. These people all thought these were small things...but they had a BIG IMPACT on me!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Day #294
I am so thankful we have made a commitment to not focus on the house all the time...had a date night tonight planned by yours truly...A little stuffed sweet potatoe with chicken, spinach and garbanzo beans...followed by Pavs creamy and then Marksman.
Thankful for the gift of the new Springfield 45...shout out to Ben!!!
God is teaching us the importance of being present!
Day #293
Oh I don't like feeling like I was run over by a truck. Fighting a cold...Thankful for the reminder that God had placed me exactly where I am for a reason and I have purpose!!!
Little volleyball fopau this evening didn't even happen during the game it was on the hand shakes...my foot found itself on the bottom of someone else's :)
Day #293
Sunday Funday!!! Yep, I think sundays bring so much Joy!!! Quiet time, Meetings, Church, Trunk or Treat and dinner with friends.
This year our theme was camping...something easy and great for the weather as we wrapped up in our sleeping bags!!!
Day #292
Joy in working at the house. Got a lot done but hard to see...got to work along side Luke instead of working on solo projects. Joy in eating in and watching OSU play because we were dead tired!!!
Day #291
Oh I love my flex Friday's. Even love it more when I get to spend it with Luke. He was going to lose a vacation day if he didn't use it. So we went and had a relaxing breakfast at VCAFE in wadsworth and the visited his Grandparents for a bit. Great way to spend the first part of the day! Worked on tearing out the sofet for awhile as well.
Day #290
I love communion night. A great time to be in community worshipping God, being humbled, and looking forward to what is next. Love feast was a great time sharing a meal of grilled cheese and tomato basil bisque soup with those we serve alongside!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Day #289
Joy in knowing God's moving, we listened as Greg and Lisa talked about what is next for our group as Luke and I step down and out of the way at the end of this year.
Group ended early and Luke and I were able to watch my parents play in their skeeball league. Afterwards luke and I tested our skills...a little friendly competition with ice cream on the line...yes I will be enjoying some victory ice cream!!!!!
Day #288
Joy in meeting a friend after a long day of work and then working at the house. A hug, a smile, a coffee, and a restored soul ready for what is next.
Joy in making a decision to tackle something else at the house now, that will help in the long run...but requires more demolition and rebuilding!! Tearing down the fake wall I believe they are called faucets and I am designing a cupboard up there for more space putting things since there isn't a pantry or much cupboard space. Pretty excited about my idea and bringing it to fruition!!!!
Before pics
Day #287
Joy in it being Christopher Columbus day!!!! In 1492 he sailed the ocean blue and in 2015 I sanded walls, doors, and windows.
Walked with my parents to dinner...which made me feel green. :) Joy in feeling like i am contributing to a better footprint :)
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Day #286
Sunday's are like most days where we run here and there and everywhere. We got to enjoy the fall hike and stopped at Szlays for a little fun. Followed By...nothing...kind of :)
But we did get to SIT on the couch and watch some football and the show fixer uppers.
There is Joy in watching a couple do fixer uppers that is like watching ourselves on T.V....I mean like us to a T!!!!
Day #285
So filled with Joy...we the electrical box installed...thanks to Luke's friend!!!
We have a wrapped beam thanks to Greg!!
After working most of the day I got to spend some quality time with the life group girls.
Where is all the joy?
In having working outlets
Having friends give up their Saturday to help
Having friends who give up their evening
Laughing, Laughing, and more laughing
Having time to be ourselves
Having a new ice cream experience
Friday, October 9, 2015
Day #284
There is JOY in being able to be a prayer warrior for a friend's sister who is fighting breast cancer...AND there is JOY in being able to help support her family financially.
Pic of my friend receiving the pink money tree!!! Overwhelming Tears of Joy and gratitude!!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Day #282
James Study...spent an hour and a half working through who all the James are in the bible, some timelines trying to discern who wrote the book of James. Great conversation and thought process from 6 faithful people at group last night.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Day #281
Some days I love that I am so in the moment that I forget to take a picture but then later I am so sad I didnt. This is one of those times. Luke and I showed my Grandma Kerrigan and her friend Dot...also known as Grandma Dot...the house...they wanted to see it torn up to appreciate the final product. We had a great dinner at Bob Evans and were even able to show them our turkeys...counted 28 this time right around the corner from the house. Enjoyed sharing stories and a meal together.
Picture is from a few days ago...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Day #280
Mary Carver says it so well...
Transformation — whether we’re talking about a house or a heart — is not a pretty process. True rehabilitation, true change only happens when the old, crumbling, moldy, and rusty parts are stripped away, revealing the naked truth underneath. Because it’s only when we are elbow-deep in mud and muck that we can see the strong, shining bones below on which we can build something beautiful.
It can be tempting to put too much emphasis on the “after” part of a transformation. Sure, everyone loves chanting, “Move! That! Bus!” and seeing the big reveal at the end of a home improvement show. And it is absolutely inspiring to read about someone’s triumph over adversity, the hero who (reportedly) used to be an underdog.
But when we are only willing to direct our gaze on the after pictures, we’re missing the hard-fought beauty of that behind-the-scenes battle. We’re missing out on the chance to more fully understand the sacrifice that led to the victory, to more completely appreciate the reward that only came as a result of the work. And we’re missing the whole truth about who we are and how vast the gap between “before” and “after” truly is.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”
{Philippians 1:6}
It took me a while, but I realize now that the day my neighbor’s house was at its ugliest and messiest was actually the most amazing one of its entire transformation. Because without that day, I couldn’t possibly appreciate its new siding and shutters and landscaping and front porch light. Unless I face the destruction, I can’t understand the magnitude of the recreation.
This truth is no different when it comes to the stories we tell about our lives. When I wait until I’ve “got it all together” to talk about my [past] struggles, I’m robbing God of the opportunity to shine through my ugliness and my mess. I’m leaving out the most important part of any message I’m called to share when I am too proud or too afraid to let others walk with me through a transformation.
When my house is falling apart, THAT is the time to open up and share my story. Not later. Not when I get it figured out. Not when I’ve painted and polished and perfected it all. If I waited for that day, I’d never have a story to tell, for we are all in constant change, constant sharpening and growing and transforming. So when our houses are falling apart, that is the day we should look up and meet our neighbor’s eyes. Doing this will undoubtedly help us be more patient, more gentle — with each other and with ourselves. And it will certainly reveal to us the true beauty of transformation.
Day #279
These are the days.
Joy filled sunday.
Sunday Funday!
730 girl time
9am meeting on the background on the book of james. Lively and good conversation
1130 fall hiking spree with the whole family!
2pm Last Indians Game of the year with some funny guys and dinner at an authentic el savadoria resteraunt...practicing our spanish as they don't speak english.
8:30 Surprise drop by at Moses and Joanna 's.
Seriously all day was filled with Joy being outside and investing in people!!!
Day #278
Nothing like waking up at 5:30 on Saturday to go to the house and get a head start. I truly enjoyed being in the house all quiet and working on grouting the shower. Alone time is required!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Day #275
Joy in new glasses coming in the mail and getting to have the best gluten free pizza around at Sarah's Vineyard AND getting to hang out with some fun people.
I mean it wouldn't be a gather if Greg wasn't trying on my vest...
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