Painting Party- who wants to come ?

 Painting Party- who wants to come ?     Pizza is provided!! 

Priming is done

Primed

The house is ready to be painted. We will start the painting at 9 am on Saturday. Please let me know who can come help us. 

Message me on facebook, email me, or text or call my phone. 716-939-0837. Please wear old clothes and dress in layers, as of right now there is no heat in the house, I was told there maybe some space heaters on Saturday. 

~~~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 

The final week.... NOT!

Five days before the end of the month, and life hasn't gotten any calmer. We should have been living in the house by now, but like I have said before, this isn't on my timetable. If you can pray, please be specific about your prayers for the sewer line to be connected so the next steps can happen. 

 This past Thursday I was blessed by Corrina, with the help of getting the house cleaned up to be ready for primer. It was a good day and we both got quite the workout. Saturday we started by cutting the "mud" from around the outlets and switches, then started priming of the walls and ceilings. A few workers, made quick work. Lunch was provided by the Banks family, and Tammy brought something down for Jesse and I to eat, Thank you all! I had several friends stop by to visit and take a peak around, thanks Brenda for delivering more fans and lights. Because of Brenda, I will have ceiling fans in all three bedrooms & the living room. 

Dave

Bud

Chris

Andrea

Today we were blessed by Jeanne's family. We received a sofa, table & chairs, coffee table, tv/entertainment center,  full size mattress and box springs, 2 desks, and an office chair. They also helped move all the items, truly overwhelmed by kindness. Ken & Pat, Sean & Renie & Zayden, Paul & Jim & Jeanne all helped with the moving of the items. I love my friends. 

Paul, Jim, & Jeanne

Ken & Pat

Sean & Renie

This week there will be things to do all week. If there is a day that you can help, let me know. On Monday, There will be a few helping me paint, and some helping me move boxes. Next Saturday, we should start the final painting. There is a donation of pizza from Lumber City for lunch. Who can help paint this next week ?? 

~~~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 

My countdown - 9 days!

I have said it before and I will say it over and over.... i have counted down many many times.... and it isn't MY time..... God has a plan for this all. As of right now, there is 9 days left in the month of October and the house will not be done. I am in the middle of so many emotions, but I keep telling Jesse as well as myself,  there has to be a reason for this" God knows the plan, He knows when we will leave this rental for good, He knows when we will spend our first night in the new house, He knows what is best for us." This morning I overheard him on the phone with my mom, and he stated that "he hated this house, but God answered Momma's prayer of a roof over our heads."

There has been little done at the house this week, and for that I have been discouraged. Yesterday, Jeremy was able to sweep some of the (several inches) drywall dust in a few areas of the house, and the equipment was delivered by Jack's Hydroseeding. The yard wasn't done, and the worker seemed shocked that I told him that he was an answer to prayer. (Since there hadn't been any work done at the house).The yard hasn't been done yet, but we will wait. One day at a time. 

Jack's Hydroseeding

Hallway looking towards the living room

Jeremy's room

I did receive the phone call today that priming would be started and finished this Saturday. The goal is to be completely done with priming on Saturday!  I NEED help.  9am-1pm Who is able to help ?? Who can help with lunch for about 12-15 people ?

Bathroom 

Wall of boxes

For me, I will keep packing and praying. We are starting to move some furniture from Getzville to the house ( all going to the basement) on Sunday afternoon. 1pm, Who can help ?

Also on a side note..... we can stay at the rental, on a week to week basis, but it comes with a cost. $125 a week, which is more than the monthly rent. Pray that the house is finished quickly. 

~~~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 

Seems Impossible ?

I have been asked daily what will happen if the house isn't ready, and my answer is I don't know. Today I am a bit discouraged, there is 12 days left till I have to be completely out of my rental. I have been packing, taping and labelling boxes for weeks. It seems like this is never ending. It seems a little impossible to be completely moved in 12 days. 

As for the new place, the above pictures say more than I can. What I do know is that the sanding is suppose to be done today. There will be a shop vac there tomorrow for clean up. I was told that painting would start Monday, but I am not sure. I am being told conflicting things over the last few days. I am just taking things one day at a time. God knows the timing of this all. 

~~~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 

Countdown continues- 14 days

Snapshot of God's beauty

Having "trust" in God is an everyday gift. For my family, we have had to live in human time, and for that we have a countdown. On October 31st, I have to be completely out of this rental, that is 14 days away. Yes that is 2 weeks. I need help, can you help me ? Pack, take boxes or furniture from Lasalle to North Tonawanda?  I have set up a facebook event for this task, if you want to be included please let me know. 

Jeremy's room

Jesse's Room

This week, a few people from Parson's Drywall are at the house doing the taping and mudding. Which means there will be only CLEAN UP on Saturday. If you would like to help with clean up of a very dusty house, let me know. Painting will beginning on Monday. 

Hallway

Tools of the trade

 This week, we have found out that my eldest son, James ( aka Bubba), will be answering his mission call. James will be going to Scottsdale, Arizona for a 24 month mission. Please keep him in your prayers, as this is going to be a difficult time on this momma!! He will be leaving sometime in the next month, his report date is November 19th. 

James (Bubba) 

Corrina Langworthy is still running a Mary Kay fundraiser for my family's appliance fund. 

She can be reached at 716-908-2196 

~~~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 

God is in control!

This week I have not worked at the house at all, and as of right now, we will not be working at the house Saturday. Although, I do have news, Thank you to the people in charge.

*Parsons Drywall is doing the tapping & mudding of the drywall- once this is done, priming and painting can be done. (pencil date for priming/paint to start is 10/16)

* Appliances have been ordered

* Cabinets/flooring ordered

* Spoke to Tile guy- will meet up with him next Thursday to get final order done (pencilled date for him to start is 10/19)

* Plumber/engineer have to connect sewer from sidewalk to street, that entails digging up part of E. Robinson

* Can start storing items in basement last week of the month (after the 25th- pencilled date) - will be setting up a facebook event, please let me know if and will you can help

* Can continue to pack at 81st Street house/apartment. Was given a wonderful supply of boxes, but do need tape & HELP!! 

* Looking for another Medium/large pet crate to be used temporarily during the move/ adjustment period into new house

* Will need help with furniture from Getzville. Will need help with move from house/apartment to NT. Will need help from storage unit to NT house.  ( dates to follow)

Once the sewer is connected, and the NEED be items done, a certificate of occupancy can be issued, by the city. The house probably will not be 100% finished when we move in. But I know that God is in control. He knows the plans, better than I ever could. I thank HIM for the peace that has enveloped me.

Corrina Langworthy is still running a Mary Kay fundraiser for my family's appliance fund. 

She can be reached at 716-908-2196 

~~~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 

So many of you know that I update the blog on Saturday afternoon, after a busy morning spent at the house. Yesterday I was not at the house at all, we as a family had something so much more important to do. We joined in the wedding celebration and addition of another young man into our family. The weather held off till after the ceremony, but it didn't damper the joyous tears that flowed in the afternoon. JeanMarie is my oldest child and my only daughter, she found herself the country boy from her dreams, and the three of them were joined as a family!! 

JeanMarie, Tom, & Ellie

My kids and I

This morning I was given the opportunity to share a bit of my family's journey and a little about Habitat for Humanity, but without getting "preachy" let me say, God has be carrying me all the way. This is God's house, not ours. God is doing a mighty work in my families lives.  Thank you to Renewal Church of NT, and Randall Church for this morning. 

We will be cleaning up the inside of the house this week, in preparation for the team to do the taping and mudding of the drywall. One step at a time. Many hands make light work. I am still working on gathering the funds for the appliances & closing costs. Other needs include painting, installing fixtures, finishing work, lunches, and helping with the actual move. I am also looking for help in planning the dedication/open house/unbirthday party. 

Please let me know if you can help. 

759 E. Robinson

~~~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

A different view!

AMAZING!!! Look at that BLESSING!!!! 

The driveway

I was told yesterday by Ms. Bush that he would be taking care of the driveway and the back yard today.  That was the earth mover in the sneak peek, and the gourds, I am thankful I picked them too. The millings from the driveway are all spread out It looks so good.  The hill in the back yard is all gone too. It looks so different now. There is still some work to be done, but look at that yard!

 God has truly blessed my family! 

Backyard

Backyard

Earth mover

God's fall blessing.

I was asked today about Habitat's "free house", I took a deep breath and used that chance to educate the person a little. Just a quick note about it, I will have a mortgage (for the house/land), pay taxes, pay my utilities, my family and friends have to put in 500 sweat equity hours, plus I will have closing costs & the cost of new appliances ( washer, dryer, microhood and dishwasher). Habitat will provide the stove and fridge. Yes the land was donated, yes habitat did the build, yes they will be working along with my family, that is why it is called a partnership. You can also look back on one of the previous blog entry's from June 10th, and I am willing to answer any questions. 

I will close this tonight with a request, please pray for my family. First, my daughter, JeanMarie is getting married tomorrow. Prayers for her special day and for the beginning of a wonderful life as a family. Prayers for the family all to remember this is a wonderful celebration for JeanMarie, Tom, & Sweet Ellie. 

Also for Jesse and I; we have both been sick off and on, yesterday I found out that I have the same infection since August, I have been put on a stronger antibiotic and advised to move as soon as possible. This house/apartment is making me sick. We need to get into the new place quickly. 

God knows all the details. 

~~~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

October 1st - the last month!

As we begin the "final" month of this countdown, there is still so much to do. I am so thankful that I serve a BIG God. Yes, we need a miracle, and I do believe that it is possible.  I know that there are many doubters out there, including many of my friends and family, & that's ok. God continues to bless my family & I love sharing the blessings.

Kitchen

What is done ? What needs to be done? What happen's next ?

What is done?

The foundation is solid. That is a BLESSING. 

The basement is poured/insulated/water proofed. That is a BLESSING.

The frame and rough built is done. That is a BLESSING.

The windows & doors are in. That is a BLESSING.

The house is secure. That is a BLESSING.

The roof is done. That is a BLESSING.

The front porch is in. That is a BLESSING.

The house is sided. That is a BLESSING. 

The rough electric & plumbing is done. That is a BLESSING.

The electric meter is connected. That is a BLESSING. 

The basement is DRY. That is a BLESSING.

The floors/ cabinets are picked out. That is a BLESSING.

The sales contract/good faith estimate is done. That is a BLESSING.

The house is insulated. That is a BLESSING.

The millings are delivered. That is a BLESSING.

The drywall is 99% up. That is a BLESSING. 

The city/contractors/workers all know the deadline. That is a BLESSING. 

There is a beautiful flower on the front porch. That is a BLESSING.

God continues to BLESS US! 

What needs to be done? 

The taping and finishing of drywall, will done by a pro. That is a BLESSING. 

The connection to the city sewer system will be done by the pros, as they dig up E. Robinson Road. That is a BLESSING.

The priming and painting of the walls & ceilings will be done by volunteers. That is a BLESSING.

The floors/cabinets will be done by volunteers and pros. That is a BLESSING.

The finishing of the plumbing & electric will be done by the pros. That is a BLESSING.

The closet shelves & fixtures will be done by volunteers. That is a BLESSING.

The final finishing work will be done by the pros. That is a BLESSING.

The move will be done by volunteers/family/friends. That is a BLESSING. 

What happen's next ?

I truly believe that God knows the answer to that question. I know that tomorrow a crew will be there starting to clean up all the tools and I will be stopping by. I am unsure what will be done at the house this weekend. I know that I will not be there, my beautiful daughter is getting married! I will update everyone when I know more. For tonight, I am counting my blessings. 

Kitchen

Living Room

 There is verses throughout the house. I am not sure who wrote them all, I can only say that God nudges me to share them at different times. This is one I saw just yesterday as I was closing a window. It is perfect. I lie down & sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Psalm 3:5

Psalm 3:5

~~~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