Woo! It is warm today. It's 111 today and the air conditioner in the RV I am using keeps tripping the breaker. I have the thermostat as low as I can set it. It's 99 in here. I went to my storage unit to get another fan. I am hoping it doesn't keep doing that tomorrow while I am at work. I don't want it to get too hot in here for my fur baby! I will just make sure both fans are running and make sure she has plenty of water.
I shouldn't have this problem with my RV once they get it done. It just needs to be painted and the floor put down. I hope it's done soon.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Update on the RV
It looks like it may be a little later than the end of the month for me to move into my home on wheels. I am getting anxious but trying to be patient.
The men working on it for me have done so much more than I expected. I have a tile counter top in the kitchen area that matches the linoleum. They have tiled the shower and it is GORGEOUS!!! Insulation has been added and it is needed here. The window unit ac works great.
They need to finish a few things - like the frame cabinet for the refrigerator, painting the walls (to cover the hideous brown paint the previous owners had slapped on everything in sight) and lay the flooring.
God blessed me more than I knew when I bought a old beat up RV. (I have been told that I am henceforth forbidden to go purchase a car or any other big thing by myself. I don't think they trust me!). God took what could have been a disaster and turned it into a blessing. It gave 4 men, new to our church a chance to work with our pastor and bless someone. I gave me a chance to allow others to bless me. That has been difficult but I am learning.
When you have never been part of a loving family, you don't know how to let others bless you. I have always been pretty self sufficient. If something broke and I couldn't fix it, I found ways to work around it as I didn't want to bother anyone - such as the time (a few years ago in another state) when the light in the bathroom burned out. I couldn't reach it to change the bulbs so I got a lamp and put it in the bathroom. I didn't want to be a burden to anyone - even though we were supposed to have "family" there to help us. It always seemed like it was a bother to them. So, we just quit asking them for help.
When God moved me to the desert, he was blessing me so much. He gave me a church family that welcomed me with open arms - not because of who my mother was or the fact that I was the church secretary (at least, not then). I just fit. He has provided ways for me to work through some old, ancient problems. I am blooming in the desert.
The men working on it for me have done so much more than I expected. I have a tile counter top in the kitchen area that matches the linoleum. They have tiled the shower and it is GORGEOUS!!! Insulation has been added and it is needed here. The window unit ac works great.
They need to finish a few things - like the frame cabinet for the refrigerator, painting the walls (to cover the hideous brown paint the previous owners had slapped on everything in sight) and lay the flooring.
God blessed me more than I knew when I bought a old beat up RV. (I have been told that I am henceforth forbidden to go purchase a car or any other big thing by myself. I don't think they trust me!). God took what could have been a disaster and turned it into a blessing. It gave 4 men, new to our church a chance to work with our pastor and bless someone. I gave me a chance to allow others to bless me. That has been difficult but I am learning.
When you have never been part of a loving family, you don't know how to let others bless you. I have always been pretty self sufficient. If something broke and I couldn't fix it, I found ways to work around it as I didn't want to bother anyone - such as the time (a few years ago in another state) when the light in the bathroom burned out. I couldn't reach it to change the bulbs so I got a lamp and put it in the bathroom. I didn't want to be a burden to anyone - even though we were supposed to have "family" there to help us. It always seemed like it was a bother to them. So, we just quit asking them for help.
When God moved me to the desert, he was blessing me so much. He gave me a church family that welcomed me with open arms - not because of who my mother was or the fact that I was the church secretary (at least, not then). I just fit. He has provided ways for me to work through some old, ancient problems. I am blooming in the desert.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Changes in attitude
I have always subscribed to the notion that God helps those who help themselves. I know it isn't biblical but always thought I had to be self sufficient. But, now I have had a change in attitude.
I am beginning to believe that God moved me to the desert to teach me some truths. First of all - it is absolutely beautiful. Yes, it's dry and it's hot, but there is no way you can not see God's hand! You can see so far and the view is so magnificent!
Then there is the change God has brought about in my thinking about myself. I have always thought that I was not quite as good as everyone else and why would anyone want to help me? God placed me in a small church in the desert to open my eyes. I have had problems asking for help. I was willing to help others but didn't want to burden anyone else with my problems. I would just make do and carry on somehow.
God blessed me with people who took one look at the old RV I bought and decided to make it livable for me. All I wanted them to do is pull out some framing where a bed was supposed to go and pull up the old carpet. I kept telling them that I had lived in worse and it would be okay. But, that wasn't going to be good enough for them.
First they gutted the inside and have rebuilt the cabinets. The ceiling has been redone and extra insulation put in. The walls have been paneled. The electrical system has been looked over and repaired. A new water heater and a window air conditioner have gone in and a new (used) refrigerator will be installed. The shower and the kitchen area are going to be tiled and new linoleum is going down. A mechanic friend is going to work on the motor. PLUS, I am parking it at a friend's house this summer and paying only a nominal fee for rent and electricity.
All of the work is being done by my friend and 4 men from the church. All 4 have just recently started attending our church. One has let me use his RV until mine is done.
How in the world could I not believe that I am loved? God loves me, warts and all and has sent these men to show me. I have been going to a Bible study with the wives of several of the men and have really enjoyed making new friends. I intend to bloom where God has planted me! Thank you, My Amazing God!
I am beginning to believe that God moved me to the desert to teach me some truths. First of all - it is absolutely beautiful. Yes, it's dry and it's hot, but there is no way you can not see God's hand! You can see so far and the view is so magnificent!
Then there is the change God has brought about in my thinking about myself. I have always thought that I was not quite as good as everyone else and why would anyone want to help me? God placed me in a small church in the desert to open my eyes. I have had problems asking for help. I was willing to help others but didn't want to burden anyone else with my problems. I would just make do and carry on somehow.
God blessed me with people who took one look at the old RV I bought and decided to make it livable for me. All I wanted them to do is pull out some framing where a bed was supposed to go and pull up the old carpet. I kept telling them that I had lived in worse and it would be okay. But, that wasn't going to be good enough for them.
First they gutted the inside and have rebuilt the cabinets. The ceiling has been redone and extra insulation put in. The walls have been paneled. The electrical system has been looked over and repaired. A new water heater and a window air conditioner have gone in and a new (used) refrigerator will be installed. The shower and the kitchen area are going to be tiled and new linoleum is going down. A mechanic friend is going to work on the motor. PLUS, I am parking it at a friend's house this summer and paying only a nominal fee for rent and electricity.
All of the work is being done by my friend and 4 men from the church. All 4 have just recently started attending our church. One has let me use his RV until mine is done.
How in the world could I not believe that I am loved? God loves me, warts and all and has sent these men to show me. I have been going to a Bible study with the wives of several of the men and have really enjoyed making new friends. I intend to bloom where God has planted me! Thank you, My Amazing God!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Waiting...
I am happy to be out of my apartment but waiting to get into my own RV. It should be ready by the end of the month. I hope so. I feel like I am in a holding pattern. I can't go forward but, at least I am not going backwards.
I need to dig a tote out of the storage unit. It's the one with my sewing machine in it. I need to work on making curtains fory RV.
I need to dig a tote out of the storage unit. It's the one with my sewing machine in it. I need to work on making curtains fory RV.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Finally! I am moved!
I finally got the very last load from the apartment Wednesday night. I had my liitle car packed pretty tight. I had a little room to be able to see out the back window. I was so exhausted. I got the car unloaded Thursday afternoon into the the storage units.
Today I have been to the DMV to change my driver's license. Mara went with me to get her id but I forgot that she would probably need her birth certficate. I will take her back on Monday.
I have spent the rest of the day straightening up the place and vegging, watching shows on Hulu. Tomorrow I will get caught up on laundry.
Basically I just need to get some rest. I am so tired! But, I got moved!!!
Today I have been to the DMV to change my driver's license. Mara went with me to get her id but I forgot that she would probably need her birth certficate. I will take her back on Monday.
I have spent the rest of the day straightening up the place and vegging, watching shows on Hulu. Tomorrow I will get caught up on laundry.
Basically I just need to get some rest. I am so tired! But, I got moved!!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
I'm so tired, I can't even wiggle!
That's what my ex-mil used to say and boy, does it fit me tonight! I still have a few things left at the apartment to get out and it seems like I just can't get it done. Of course, it could have something to do with me trying to do it during the hottest part of the day. Duh! The sign at Camp Davis (on the river) said that it was 107 today and I can believe it. It's not that it's so hot, but you do need to really stay hydrated. I have been drinking lots of water since I have been sweating like crazy!.
I will be so glad to get this move completed. Then I will just have to wait until my RV is finished being remodeled inside. It won't be a luxury suite, but it will be home and will be what I want. I am planning on having enough storage space for what I need. That's the key - just what I need.
The cat seems to be settling in well. I got her a new litter box (one with a cover) and I think she is back on the right feeding schedule. She was off just a tad there for a while.
The plan is to get up early in the morning and go load up the car before I go to work. I may have time to take it to the storage unit before I have to go to work. It's a pain loading the car - I have to load up my cart as the parking space isn't very close to the apartment. I will try to do several loads tomorrow evening and will go back on Wednesday morning if I need to. I am supposed to do the walk through with management then.
I have a load of things that I want to take to Goodwill. I usually wait until Wednesday to go make drops as Wednesday is Senior Citizen day and I get a 25% discount. I always like to look and sometimes find things that I need. I found a wok and a food processor there. Since I won't have a cook top, (don't want one cause I need the counter space) I will cook in the microwave, crock pot, wok, and little grill - all which will be stored away when not is use - except for the microwave but it will be built in. Oh yeah! I have a toaster oven to bake in.
Life is changing and I am looking forward to it.
I will be so glad to get this move completed. Then I will just have to wait until my RV is finished being remodeled inside. It won't be a luxury suite, but it will be home and will be what I want. I am planning on having enough storage space for what I need. That's the key - just what I need.
The cat seems to be settling in well. I got her a new litter box (one with a cover) and I think she is back on the right feeding schedule. She was off just a tad there for a while.
The plan is to get up early in the morning and go load up the car before I go to work. I may have time to take it to the storage unit before I have to go to work. It's a pain loading the car - I have to load up my cart as the parking space isn't very close to the apartment. I will try to do several loads tomorrow evening and will go back on Wednesday morning if I need to. I am supposed to do the walk through with management then.
I have a load of things that I want to take to Goodwill. I usually wait until Wednesday to go make drops as Wednesday is Senior Citizen day and I get a 25% discount. I always like to look and sometimes find things that I need. I found a wok and a food processor there. Since I won't have a cook top, (don't want one cause I need the counter space) I will cook in the microwave, crock pot, wok, and little grill - all which will be stored away when not is use - except for the microwave but it will be built in. Oh yeah! I have a toaster oven to bake in.
Life is changing and I am looking forward to it.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
God has blessed me indeed!
Why in the world do I worry? Didn't Jesus tell us to be anxious for nothing? Why do I disobey Him? Hasn't God always taken care of me even when I was running so hard and so fast away from Him? He never took His hand off of me, keeping me safe even when I was being foolish annd unwise in my actions. I have no idea why He would be so gracious to me other than the fact that He loves me. Why has it taken me so long to fully believe that? What can I ever possibly do to warrant His love? Praise His Name! I don't have to do anything except accept His love.
God truly blessed me this week. I was concerned about getting my RV ready for me to live in by the 31st. Pastor has been working to get it ready but it was taking him longer than he thought it would. That brings me to Tuesday morning this week. Tuesday mornings we have a prayer time to pray over requests that the congregation gives us on Sunday. I go in early so I can take part. This particular Tuesday, one of the newer people who has been worshiping with us was there working on the stove in the kitchen and decided to stay for prayer time. I shared my request about concerns on my housing situation. This man who knows me only by sight as being a part of the church, offered to let me use his motorhome while he helps Pastor finish the remodeling in my RV. Isn't God great?
I have a place to store what I planned to move into my RV. I have people to help me finish packing, moving, and cleaning the apartment. God is showing me that He is in control and I do not NEED to worry. God's got it under control. I just need to fully trust Him!
God truly blessed me this week. I was concerned about getting my RV ready for me to live in by the 31st. Pastor has been working to get it ready but it was taking him longer than he thought it would. That brings me to Tuesday morning this week. Tuesday mornings we have a prayer time to pray over requests that the congregation gives us on Sunday. I go in early so I can take part. This particular Tuesday, one of the newer people who has been worshiping with us was there working on the stove in the kitchen and decided to stay for prayer time. I shared my request about concerns on my housing situation. This man who knows me only by sight as being a part of the church, offered to let me use his motorhome while he helps Pastor finish the remodeling in my RV. Isn't God great?
I have a place to store what I planned to move into my RV. I have people to help me finish packing, moving, and cleaning the apartment. God is showing me that He is in control and I do not NEED to worry. God's got it under control. I just need to fully trust Him!
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