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  

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

5 Hours + 8 volunteers= 27.5 hours !!!!!

How in the world does 5 hours + 8 volunteers= 27.5 hours ? By coming together, when they have an hour or so to spare and working to help with the Habitat for Humanity house. Just for bringing lunch the volunteer, Adina, was granted 2 volunteer hours, how cool is that??

 Also had Davey's Tree Service come and grind the stumps, thank you Ryan! 

For a family to receive the proper "sweat equity" for a house, the family must put in 250 hours, and family and friends can put in another 250 hours, totally 500 hours. So far, we have, with the help of family and friends logged 455.5 hours!! We are getting closer!! 

THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE COME HELP WITH THIS HOUSE! 

MaryAnn & Dick 

Adina- pounding 5 pegs ( representing her kids)

MaryAnn pounding pegs

Annemarie clearing weeds

Yesterday the work that was done; stapling of insulation, clearing weeds, redoing some insulation, pounding pegs off basement walls, cleaning up, grinding stumps, and sharing friendship and fellowship. I meet several neighbors also. That is a gift for sure, with the last two house we have lived in this year, I have meet one neighbor at each, but not very friendly, but at the new place, I have meet several on all sides, and it is so refreshing to see. If you have any questions or would like more 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 

Annemarie feeling very sore

Dan & Dick Stapling

Ceiling insulation

By the end of the day, we both needed some time with nothing happening. Dinner & housework waited, Jesse needed Mommy time. 

Snuggle time

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 

Can YOU help my family ??????

Over the past several years, as I have talked to my friends about the Habitat for Humanity house & I have had lots of people agree to help. 

I recently said I am not beyond begging. So now I NEED YOU! 

So HOW can you help my family??? 

* Pray for the workers and the families of the workers

* Let me know a day and time that you are available 

*Be willing to work- and you don't have to have ANY SKILLS

*Provide lunch and drinks on work days ( 10-12 people)

*Provide plastic ware, paper towels, paper plates

*Help with yard work yard, branches, high weeds, grass, & trim work

* Participate in one of the fundraisers

* Ask your church groups, men's or women's groups if someone wants to help 

*Help with design & decoration of a Lego themed bedroom

* Help with childcare ( so others can volunteer)

* Be willing to be on site but keep an eye on Jesse, the only child allowed onsite, because it will be his house

* Help with move from rental & storage

* Pick up donated items in Lasalle, Kenmore & NT to take to the house 

So what happened today ? We had a handful of volunteers show up and I am so thankful for them. I learned how to staple ceiling insulation, and it is something I can do, but not something I can keep my balance doing. I am thankful for those who stepped up and helped with that job. I learned the difference between R13 and R 38 and where each goes. I learned how to cut around outlets and boards. I learned to use the spare pieces all around, so we waste none. I learned that Jesse is fascinated with frog of all sizes and he can work just as hard as some adults. There is still so much left to do just to finish the insulation. 

For those that don't know there is a deadline here.

 Jesse was driven to school all of last year by me from Lasalle to NT, even in that nasty weather, and I would do it again this year- but the school district is stirring the pot. 

He has also never had a birthday party with friends, which I promised him he could have as soon as we were in the new house but with the delays of the last year and half & the patience of a six year old, I am sure all you parents can relate.

 We are currently living in a one bedroom house in Lasalle and the current landlord wants me out ASAP. 

Finally, we need to be settled, we have moved twice in the last year and we need to be in "our home". 

Can YOU help us ?? Please! 

Frog caught

Baby Frog

Stapling ceiling insulation

Break from ceiling work

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