Friday, July 25, 2008
We're Moving!
Our buyers signed a contract on our house at 8:30 last night! Jimmy dropped the contract at the title company and we are good to go. We have a closing date of August 21st at this point unless the mortgage company can complete their side earlier. This is such a huge piece of the puzzle of us moving. We truly believe this has all been God led...how else could we sell our house in this market in less than a month??! Keep praying for us!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
DR Horton to the Rescue!
Very soon after sending out the pictures of the leak, including an email to a DR Horton address, I had an email saying the email had just been forwarded and could they please have my address and phone number. And just over an hour later I had a representative and the superintendant of our neighborhood at our house. They took some pictures, went back to the office to confer and then came back and told me that everything would be replaced. I mean, they are ripping the wall out and redoing it. There will be new cabinets, new counters, carpet will be fixed, the whole nine yards. They will also repay the $165 we paid the plumber and the two meals we had to eat out because the sink didn't work. I'm very happy and I'm sure my new buyers will be also...they are essentially getting half a new kitchen for free! The work is starting August 5th and should take 2-3 days to complete. I'll upload pictures when it happens!! Thanks for all of your positive encouragement!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
My Beautiful DR Horton Leak
Check out my the pics of the great leak. Turns out the builder put a nail right through the pipe and here's the mess we are dealing with! But of course DR Horton is presently doing nothing about it!!
The first picture is of the mold we found under the kitchen cabinets. The second picture is the damage on the common wall after we took off the sheet rock. This is the side the nail was put in. You would think that if they were going to put particle board under the sheet rock to protect the pipe then maybe they would have used shorter nails??!
Here's the pipe the way the plumber found it. Nope, he didn't cut it..it was like this.
The first picture is of the mold we found under the kitchen cabinets. The second picture is the damage on the common wall after we took off the sheet rock. This is the side the nail was put in. You would think that if they were going to put particle board under the sheet rock to protect the pipe then maybe they would have used shorter nails??!
Here's the pipe the way the plumber found it. Nope, he didn't cut it..it was like this.
And oh, looky here...a nail right through the pipe!!
This is a containment that they have set around both sides to suck all of the moisture out over the next day or two. The hoses are then put into the bucket to collect the water that is drawn out.
This last picture is of the water we found this morning at 6am. The machines have only been working since 2pm yesterday. I was shocked at how much was in there!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
New Job
Jimmy accepted the job in Denver, Colorado! He is so excited about all of the new opportunities that this is going to bring him. It's going to be a great move professionally and personally. We are amazed at how far God has brought us in the last month and can't wait to see what the future holds.
Everything has been going along smoothly and we even have a buyer for our home which is pretty amazing these days! Unfortunately, we found mold under our sink. That same day we went to small group and our friend Roger pointed out that mold is dirty and gross just like Satan and he's just trying to throw us off our nice smooth road. So, okay Satan, it's on. The contractor came out yesterday and told us that it's a water leak and it's all in the common wall and in the carpet of the living room. They are coming back today to remove part of the wall and see where exactly the leak is coming from and what we'll have to do to fix it. So, I'm guessing Satan heard that we are ready for a fight. Well BOO to you Satan...the battle has already been won for us and you lost idiot!! We'll fix this thing. And our buyers still want to buy. And if they change their mind then we'll rent out. All things come together for the glory of God!!
In good news, we were approved for our home loan yesterday. There wasn't ever really any doubt but it's nice to have that part taken care of. Our realtor previewed some houses for us and we think we've narrowed it down. Jimmy will leave on Sunday and hopefully be able to get a contract on a house by Tuesday so that the kids and I can come up three weeks later! This is moving so fast and we're loving the ride!
Everything has been going along smoothly and we even have a buyer for our home which is pretty amazing these days! Unfortunately, we found mold under our sink. That same day we went to small group and our friend Roger pointed out that mold is dirty and gross just like Satan and he's just trying to throw us off our nice smooth road. So, okay Satan, it's on. The contractor came out yesterday and told us that it's a water leak and it's all in the common wall and in the carpet of the living room. They are coming back today to remove part of the wall and see where exactly the leak is coming from and what we'll have to do to fix it. So, I'm guessing Satan heard that we are ready for a fight. Well BOO to you Satan...the battle has already been won for us and you lost idiot!! We'll fix this thing. And our buyers still want to buy. And if they change their mind then we'll rent out. All things come together for the glory of God!!
In good news, we were approved for our home loan yesterday. There wasn't ever really any doubt but it's nice to have that part taken care of. Our realtor previewed some houses for us and we think we've narrowed it down. Jimmy will leave on Sunday and hopefully be able to get a contract on a house by Tuesday so that the kids and I can come up three weeks later! This is moving so fast and we're loving the ride!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bible Update
For those of you keeping track..I'm on Job. In the middle of Job. And wow, people really are different once you get to know them. I mean we've all heard the stories of Job...God allows Satan to strip him of just about everything and he still praises God. And we all want to be as perfect as Job.
But then you actually read the whole book and it's a bit of a different story. I mean, yes, that is an accurate account of what happens. But you don't usually hear about his friends that come along and tell him that it must be his fault because these things only happen to people who sin. He should just confess the big sin and be on with it. Wow...don't we all wish we had friends like that?? Not! Well, Job tells them that he didn't sin and also that they are horrible comforters...which I would happen to agree with it!
But Job doesn't just lie around thinking "Praise God!" He gets impatient. He asks God why He left him. He says that he would rather have not been born. He would rather die than to live life as it is. I was like..what? Job talking like that to God? So I referred myself to the book that I have called Who's Who and Where's Where In The Bible because I thought I surely had to be reading it wrong. But no, it's true, Job was really angry and very impatient. It does go on to say that the book of Job ends well and I look forward to finishing the story
I just found it very interesting that just like in real life, some characters in the bible are different on the inside than they are on the surface. And just like real life, we have to get to know the person instead of just listening to here say. (And by the way, when I say character I am in no way implying that the people in the bible are fictional!)
Anyways, the journey is continuing. And some days are harder than others to keep reading but I'm almost halfway done now. I am still on track with the daily readings that are in the back of my bible and should be done by the end of the year. I think this is one of my biggest accomplishments!
But then you actually read the whole book and it's a bit of a different story. I mean, yes, that is an accurate account of what happens. But you don't usually hear about his friends that come along and tell him that it must be his fault because these things only happen to people who sin. He should just confess the big sin and be on with it. Wow...don't we all wish we had friends like that?? Not! Well, Job tells them that he didn't sin and also that they are horrible comforters...which I would happen to agree with it!
But Job doesn't just lie around thinking "Praise God!" He gets impatient. He asks God why He left him. He says that he would rather have not been born. He would rather die than to live life as it is. I was like..what? Job talking like that to God? So I referred myself to the book that I have called Who's Who and Where's Where In The Bible because I thought I surely had to be reading it wrong. But no, it's true, Job was really angry and very impatient. It does go on to say that the book of Job ends well and I look forward to finishing the story
I just found it very interesting that just like in real life, some characters in the bible are different on the inside than they are on the surface. And just like real life, we have to get to know the person instead of just listening to here say. (And by the way, when I say character I am in no way implying that the people in the bible are fictional!)
Anyways, the journey is continuing. And some days are harder than others to keep reading but I'm almost halfway done now. I am still on track with the daily readings that are in the back of my bible and should be done by the end of the year. I think this is one of my biggest accomplishments!
It's A Monster Birthday!
Jagger had his party this weekend. And it was soooo fun! Our friend, Javin, brought over his monster truck and had that parked in the driveway while Jagger's friends drove up. It was so exciting for Jagger when he saw it. He actually took his hand and walked around the whole vehicle touching it! So cute. We also had a moonwalk with a monster truck on it and then we had some kiddie pools so we could cool off..it was very hot. Oh, and Dena was so nice and bought Jagger a CARS sprinkler bop-it bag..the kids loved that!
The kids had a lot of fun. Javin was so sweet and took them all for drives around the block. Jagger was very nervous about that but once the first block was over and we were coming home he said no no no, I want to go again! Very cute. I made a monster truck cupcake cake for the kids. It was an idea that I found on the internet and it turned out great.
The day was very hot. It was nice to have the pool to cool off in. What a fun fun birthday. Happy Birthday little man!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Big Hurdles
My boys are gone. And I miss them...well, not really, but I'm sure I will soon. Right now I'm just enjoying the quiet and the clean house, including the finger-print free glass on the coffee table! But I know the missing them will come when it gets dark...doesn't everything look bleak in the dark?!! They have just gone to the country for their annual summer trip. This is the first year that Jagger has been old enough to join in on the fun. Kaylee still has another week of school and her time will come closer to July. I know Mamaw and Papaw are going to love on them like crazy. And I will miss them enough to love them even more when they come home! Have fun boys! Mommy is going to sleep!
This has been a crazy week. I am one of those people that has been lucky enough to avoid major tragedy in my life. My first funeral that I went to was my dad's and that was when I was 19. My family is healthy and I really have been very blessed. Then this week it just felt like I was hit from every corner. One friend has colon cancer, the other has cervical cancer. One friend is unexpectedly pregnant and very unsure of her future. One friend and her husband are separated and on their way to divorce. The other's husband told her he was leaving and would be gone in a week. It's just been a week of major revelations and I feel overwhelmed by it all. And I can't imagine how the people that are going through these things are feeling. I've been praying a lot!
Speaking of prayer. I heard about the book This Present Darkness and borrowed it from the library for Jim to read. He said it was great and I should read it. Now, I am prone to nightmares and Jim knows that so I made sure to ask him if it was okay for ME to read it. He said sure. And the book is phenomenal. It's about how during real life there are angels and demons all around us duking it out for us. One father was having an arguement with his daughter and she ran off and the demon of complacency grabbed a hold of his legs and just slowed him down so much that he felt tired and didn't run after her. Now on the flip side, if he had prayed then the demon would have been rebuked and an angel would have watched over him and put the proper thoughts in his head to run after his daughter. Pretty cool.
Okay, so stay with me. There is a major demon that takes over the town. And the two that the Lord feels will fight the right battle need to be tested. So, the angels are given orders to guard them and make sure they are not killed but are told to let the demons have at them for one night (sort of a Job thing). So, they go to bed and then the demons pop into their heads with nightmares. Then they wake up and are covered with sheer terror. And there are noises in the house because the demons are trying to freak them out. It all turns out okay and they pass the test. But HELLOOOO JIMMMYYY!! Did you not think this would be nightmare quality material??!! I was so freaked out lastnight. Jim was out doing a ride-along with the cops and I was home alone until 3am. I read that part of the book and then read the whole chapter of Esther in the bible (I'm moving onto Job now for those of you keeping up!). Then I heard noises. I was a serious holy roller lastnight. I was rebuking demons in the name of the Lord. I was binding my children's spirit up in the name of Jesus Christ. I was praying like I've never prayed in my life!! Funny thing though...I had the best sleep ever after that! Maybe I won some kind of battle too?!
Well, I'm praying for a lot of people right now. And mostly I'm praying that this week will be a week of healing and learning and happy endings. I know it's a big order...but I serve a big God! May peace be with you and may you have angels all around you!
This has been a crazy week. I am one of those people that has been lucky enough to avoid major tragedy in my life. My first funeral that I went to was my dad's and that was when I was 19. My family is healthy and I really have been very blessed. Then this week it just felt like I was hit from every corner. One friend has colon cancer, the other has cervical cancer. One friend is unexpectedly pregnant and very unsure of her future. One friend and her husband are separated and on their way to divorce. The other's husband told her he was leaving and would be gone in a week. It's just been a week of major revelations and I feel overwhelmed by it all. And I can't imagine how the people that are going through these things are feeling. I've been praying a lot!
Speaking of prayer. I heard about the book This Present Darkness and borrowed it from the library for Jim to read. He said it was great and I should read it. Now, I am prone to nightmares and Jim knows that so I made sure to ask him if it was okay for ME to read it. He said sure. And the book is phenomenal. It's about how during real life there are angels and demons all around us duking it out for us. One father was having an arguement with his daughter and she ran off and the demon of complacency grabbed a hold of his legs and just slowed him down so much that he felt tired and didn't run after her. Now on the flip side, if he had prayed then the demon would have been rebuked and an angel would have watched over him and put the proper thoughts in his head to run after his daughter. Pretty cool.
Okay, so stay with me. There is a major demon that takes over the town. And the two that the Lord feels will fight the right battle need to be tested. So, the angels are given orders to guard them and make sure they are not killed but are told to let the demons have at them for one night (sort of a Job thing). So, they go to bed and then the demons pop into their heads with nightmares. Then they wake up and are covered with sheer terror. And there are noises in the house because the demons are trying to freak them out. It all turns out okay and they pass the test. But HELLOOOO JIMMMYYY!! Did you not think this would be nightmare quality material??!! I was so freaked out lastnight. Jim was out doing a ride-along with the cops and I was home alone until 3am. I read that part of the book and then read the whole chapter of Esther in the bible (I'm moving onto Job now for those of you keeping up!). Then I heard noises. I was a serious holy roller lastnight. I was rebuking demons in the name of the Lord. I was binding my children's spirit up in the name of Jesus Christ. I was praying like I've never prayed in my life!! Funny thing though...I had the best sleep ever after that! Maybe I won some kind of battle too?!
Well, I'm praying for a lot of people right now. And mostly I'm praying that this week will be a week of healing and learning and happy endings. I know it's a big order...but I serve a big God! May peace be with you and may you have angels all around you!
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