Mid November- No sewer connection still

So many months ago, the sewer line was supposed to be connected, but it didn't happen. Now we are are still waiting, the latest reason for delay was there was a water main break somewhere in NT. I just want it done, yesterday. I know here I go again, putting a time line on this house, but I am just not enjoying the fact that I would be spending another winter in this rental. As Jesse reminds me, it is a roof over our heads, and yes God has provided for us, I want so badly to say BUT...... but that's not part of the plan. This house has not every been like any other plan, like any other Habitat for Humanity house, or even anything I would think possible. There is work being done on the inside, but there is also delays for work to continue because the sewer isn't connected. The jobs inside that have been done are all the interior doors are hung, all the trim     (except a few small areas) are done around the doors and windows, the backer board is laid in the kitchen, both bathrooms, and both entryways, the nail holes in the trim is all filled in, and there is clean up done on the house many times over. The fans/ light fixtures at the house have been tagged for the rooms they belong in- waiting for me to go clean them up. On the outside of the house, the curb for the driveway has been cut! 

Cut Curb

Trimmed closet doors 

So what is left to do... so much more that I can imagine. When does it look like we will be in the house ? No one knows. I will TRY to take it one day at a time, taking the good with the bad. Trying to be thankful in the moment, a year ago this house had not been even started. Will there be work this 
weekend? YES!! Do we need help? YES !! What will we be doing ? Painting trim, doors, touch up, and lots of other stuff. Will we need lunch? YES, who can I count on to bring lunch for us ? Will it be warmer ? According to the weather reports, MUCH WARMER!! While many of you are from WNY, I know that some who read this are from other states, I am living very close to the Canadian boarder, in Niagara Falls, NY. Buffalo is about 20 minutes from me, and they got many FEET of snow, we on the other hand got many FLURRIES of snow. 

At Rental 

At new house

 We are living in a small bubble, tonight I am thankful that I am not in the area that has much snow and no power. I am thankful that I have no family that is stuck on the interstate or in an airport, or out in this weather. I am praying for those who are. So for tonight, I will stop complaining about no sewer, take humor in the new "washer" that I was given tonight, and pray for those who need so much. 

~~~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