Six years

I felt a need to update. 6 years ago, we moved the last of our belongings into the house from the storage unit. 6 years seems like forever when you are used to moving every 18 months to 2 years. Purging is still continuing. 

Our family has changed a bit and a few moves have happened.  Jeremy has moved to Austin TX. Jean-Marie is now with Bruce, and Ellie will be 7 this coming week. James is now married to Monica and they have a little girl, named Susan.  Jesse will be an official teen this week. We have lost two cats ( Jellybean and June) and Ruby, but gained two cats ( Scraggles and Callie). 

My business with Thirty-One is still thriving, always enjoy meeting new people.  Thankfully because of Thirty-One, I was able to pay off my car loan. 

My plans this summer include volunteering with Habitat again and visiting with my GA family.  

We are in!! Thank God

PRAISE GOD !!!! 

On the 28th of February, I signed Early Occupancy paperwork and we slept in the house that night. The house isn't finished, but at least we are out of the rental- that last week as a rough one ( but that story is for another time). I have been having technical issues since then, my phone and computer aren't willing to talk to each other, which makes uploading pictures quite the adventure.

Jesse is loving the new house, his bedroom, and loving all the toys that he "forgot" he had. He is sleeping in his own bed, which is a huge step. He is growing up.

The animals are all settling in and doing well. They are all realizing that the place is big enough that they don't have to fight, and are all getting along well.

I need to ask for help for this move one more time- THIS SATURDAY- March 28th- I need to empty the storage unit and get it all to the house. I will be renting a truck, so I need help loading the truck and unloading the truck. Please come help us out, will probably be two loads, thats it. 


I also wanted to announce that on April 11th, I will be having a Open house/House dedication & Jesse's 7th Birthday Party at 2pm. All are welcome but please let me know if you are coming, so we can make sure we have enough food.

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org  

Final week!!

Only seven days left in the rental. What's left in the new house is the carpeting,(which is being installed tomorrow), the electricians and the plumbers, also the final inspection. 

My plan for this week is moving boxes, at least 2 loads a day, from the rental to the new place. I need help with that. The larger stuff (TV, beds, recliners, and the outside bikes)will need to be done on Saturday, or when the final inspection is done. 

My current landlord, has told me that he will charge me just over $16 a day for any day in March. 

I NEED HELP! I am not asking for anyone to help pack or clean. I just need help moving. Please pray that all of this works out, also pray for all those that are able to help me. 

For those that cannot help this week, I do have a storage unit to empty, and I will be renting a uhaul. Please let me know if you can help. 

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org  

Day of blessings

The temperature was so low this morning that the this area broke many weather records. When we got in the van this morning it was -10 F. I am not sure that I have ever seen that in my lifetime. The windchill was somewhere around -30 F. 

We were blessed by the delivery of the washer & dryer, dishwasher and microwave/hood. I had photos, but tonight the modern day technology isn't working together. Tomorrow will be a day of last touch ups, clean up, windows, floors, etc., then on Sunday morning, the carpet is being installed. If you want to help tomorrow, please contact me via cell/text/facebook.

Please keep praying for the workers and their families as this part of the project is coming to an end. God is in control of every part of this house, He has blessed us beyond my wildest thoughts. Tonight during community group, I think Jesse summed it up pretty well.

 " Thank you, Jesus!"

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org  

Final weeks

Oh it has been a long journey.... which I know for sure is coming to an end. As we are packing more and more everyday. We spent about 6 hours at the house Saturday working on all the little things that are left, the filling of nail holes, the sanding of the putty, painting the trim, touching up the wall paint, hanging the mini blinds in the bedrooms & my bathroom, putting the door knobs on, cleaning, sweeping, and going over the lists of stuff that still needs to be finished.  

What's coming this week?? I will be going in during the week to finish the little things, clean windows, shop vac, etc.  I know that I was told that the back hall would be painted probably Monday, the back hall tile will be finished on Tuesday/ Wednesday, the plumbers & electricians sometime during the week, & the carpet will be on Saturday/Sunday. 

I am feeling very excited!!! Now back to packing. Ohhhhhh who would be willing to help me move ??? I need to be moved, cleaned and key turned in by the end of Feb. 

Door knobs

Master Bathroom window

Upper wall cabinets/stove & fridge

Master Bathroom

Upper corner cabinets

Stove

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org  

Progress this week- Can you help ?

Lots has happened this week, but we are now on a time table. We NEED help this weekend and this coming week. Can you help us ???

We need --

lunch for about dozen people

playmate or two for Jesse ( large sledding hill) 

to finish the trim- fill, sand, paint

Paint touch ups

clean up 

remove all trash/tools

shop vac entire house

clean windows

And this is the short list, but seriously we need your help. I will be there tomorrow with notebook and pen. I have laryngitis, so I am on voice rest. ( not fun at all) 

Please if you are in the area, stop by and visit. 

Main bathroom toilet

Main bathroom tub/ faucet 

Master bath shower

Plan for the cabinets

Sink side of cabinets

Stove/fridge side of cabinets

Main bathroom

Master bath 

Fridge

Stove

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org  

February- the last month

Oh it has been a long time coming, but I was assured that we will be moving the month of February. Oh what a wonderful bit of news to share!!! It is also the reason for my high anxiety! I am trying to remember that God is in charge and He is also the one who can calm my anxious mind. Isaiah 26 :3 was recommended by a friend, I am working on memorizing it. " You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you" 

This week we did more filling of holes, sanding and painting. The rest of the insulation was installed in the basement. All the interior doors have been painted. The porta potty went back to Modern, and the cabinets and bathroom vanities were delivered. The lights were picked out for the bathrooms. Caps were installed on the stairway to the basement.  The closet shelving units were picked out and installed. Special thanks to Rachael and Gracie's Place for providing lunch for us on Saturday!  

Insulation in basement

Side steps to kitchen

Kitchen tiles

Sealing the grout lines

Bathroom lights

Painting

Closet units

Ruby at new house

Caps

Caps to the basement

Cabinets

Vanity top

Cabinets

Closet doors

Bathroom vanity top

Jesse & Brandy Rose

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org