When we started this journey, it was a jump moment. Jump… and trust the Lord to hold on to us during the free fall. I heard it over and over when we started out “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even…
That unavoidable question
Life groups started up again. Coming with it the inevitable Intro Moment that I dread. I always hate that. What do I say? Let’s be honest, to say that our lives revolve around living in, while building, a tiny off grid house makes people react in strange ways. If I leave it out, it feels…
7 Quick Takes – 7/19/2013
Up this week: More thoughts on this off grid situation. It’s a lot more than I think most people realize. Or at least it was for me! - 1 -Yea, I know. I haven't written much the last few weeks. No, we haven't been doing anything spectacular like backpacking across Europe. Nor hiking the Appalachians. Yet,…
We got this solar thing… I think
I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s "It's for your good". It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
Power Plight
And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
Reflecting on the First Year
A whole year yall! What a milestone – what a journey! I added a brief One Year Update overview on the "About Us" page. This is probably part one of a more reflective look at the last year.I, for one, am amazed we have made it this far given the rollercoasterness (yea, I just totally made…
Hold every thought captive
This pregnancy has been unlike any other. Besides the obvious - moving states again, camping for months, DIY'ing a house, job losses.It is the first time I have been ready to be done being pregnant - like since halfway. I embrace being pregnant usually. Yes, heartburn and all! It's amazing, it's exciting, it lasts such a short time…
Trials to strengthen
Oh my word! How the time has gone by so fast!!We've already been back over a week. Think we finally got things readjusted and reset for life.Had the "37 week final preparations" meeting with our midwife. Now it all seems... real... and close... and real close! Only 4 weeks, give or take a week, and new…
Grace
Foundations
I love when God talks to you in unexpected ways!! After spending 3 hours discussing and researching building foundations, we decided to be done with it. We still have 2 days left with the bobcat, we can clear and level more and deal with the foundation Wednesday or Thursday after it goes back. Heading out to the…
Together Simply 