Updates

Well, it is December 23rd and we still have our three house guests. The landlord gave us an extension so that my Husband's Cousin and her Husband have time to buy a car. They found one that will get them where they need to be for a price they can afford (once they get paid next week) and have decided to return to California after all. They are anxiously awaiting their check so they can get back to their life in California.

As for us, we are anxiously awaiting March so that we can start life on our "Little House on the Amish Prairie" (as Husband's Cousin jokingly calls our land and proposed lifestyle in Missouri). We recently spoke with our friends who are already out there and they spoke of the wonderful auctions where they have been able to pick up some necessary items for farm life. They also told us that wood burning stoves of all varieties frequently show up at these auctions and go for as little as $25 - $35 on a regular basis. We couldn't be more excited! Husband was going to build a clay oven, but for that amount, we will buy one for inside and then have fun building an oven for our outdoor kitchen (which will come in handy during those hot summer months when no one wants to cook inside and heat up the house).

Though anxious, we recognize the wisdom in waiting for warmer weather and saving up a bit in the meantime. We are also enjoying this extended time with family here while we wait. It won't be long before we don't have the option of just jumping in the car and going to Mamaw's house (as that will be a two day journey). Just yesterday McGee*, Bernard*, Cousin and I spent the day at Mamaw and Papa's house while their heater was replaced.

*A note of introduction, McGee is our wonderful firstborn blessing and Bernard is our second born blessing. We are truly blessed with two beautiful, intelligent, stubborn daughters. :)

Well, off I go to get breakfast ready and wait for McGee to get up. It snowed overnight (and is still flurrying a little bit), so I am looking forward to playing outside with the girls.

Have a wonderful day!
Serving the Lord with thanksgiving,
My Family
(Wife Speaking)