Running Wide Open

Well this week has seen us getting settled into our new home. Things are looking great but it seems that because I am trying to finish well in Avery and begin great in Ashe, i have very little time. I am not complaining though, it may be a whirlwind but I am having a great time. Every time I sit down to write it seems I have very little time. Today, Sunday is not exception. I hope to post some pics soon. Gotta run, all for now........

Whirlwind

Whirlwind. So grateful that I had friends to help load on Friday and so many Warrensville folks showed up to help unload on Saturday. We are getting close to settling in. Today was my first day in the office. More later!

Happy Mother's Day

I am so thankful to my wonderful Mom for all the love she has for me. Every time i needed her as a child or as an adult she has been there for me. I love you Mom!

Unpacking Day

Wow, we rolled up at Warrensville Saturday and a crowd was waiting. Everyone has worked so hard to get the house ready and it was amazing to see all the help. It made it so easy and fast. In just a few hours everything was unloaded and placed in its resting place. Here are some pics from that

As I said earlier, we finished the house and here are some almost finished pics.

Today, we will rest a while, visit Mom and then head back to Warrensville to finish unpacking.

Packing Day

Well now, the house is finished  the U-haul is packed and the appraisal is complete. My friend Keith Buchanan and Bobby came yesterday to help load the truck. Bobby is a professional packer, really. Keith and Bobby do this everyday and Bobby really knows how to pack stuff tight. We rented a 26 foot truck and it is full front to back, top to bottom.
 After we finished, the appraisal man came and now that is over with. Soon, if all goes well we can refinance out house with an awesome lower rate and for 10 years.
 Today, we will head to Warrensville and unload with the help of some nice folks there. I know several people have worked hard on getting the parsonage in tip top shape and we are excited to see it. I am even more excited to get started at the church. With the work on the house and the move yesterday my knee is hurting pretty bad but hopefully it will settle down after today. The VA has set June 10th as my new date for surgery. Gotta take it as it comes sometime. A short post as it is back to work this morning.

Meeting and Missions

Wednesday started with sunshine and I worked on the house all day. Steve came and helped me and things went well. It rained here and there but not too bad. I had to quit at 4:30 to get ready for church and a meeting. I attended a Deep Impact meeting for Avery County then led prayer service at Crossnore First Baptist and introduced our Deep Impact coordinator. Looking forward to DI again this year June 17-22. Although I will be at our new ministry, I have committed to returning as much as possible and helping. It is an awesome time. So, today I am waiting for the sun to finish a few more boards and then begin spraying stain, while TC completes the packing inside. Even though I have been working on the outside, TC has done all the packing and she is dong a great job. Off to make another day.

Finishing

Wednesday morning and I am preparing to try and work on the siding. Here is what I have so far:

This is what has stopped us the last week or so, ot at least the result of all the rain. This is the small creek behind our house.

Anyway, this is what we are gong for. Here is a pic of the back that is finished. 

So, the sun is hiding behind the clouds and hopefully will shine soon. I must head to the local hardware store for more supplies. Hopefully, I can be done by early afternoon as I have Deep Impact meeting this afternoon. I am glad that I got a lot of work done yesterday at the office. So much to do, so little time. Monday, we signed the refinance papers, so we are waiting on the appraisal to call. To get this done next week would be good. We will see.........

Banks and Boards

So, we were going to take advantage of lower rates and refinance the home loan. The State Employees Credit Union was happy to help, so we started the process. It was in the signing of the papers that put us in a head spin. Because I had started putting siding on the house it was considered a construction project, and the house could not be appraised, nor financed unless it was finished. So, we got with it. My buddy Matt helped do the back and he brought a friend to help on the side. Rain was not our friend. So, this morning it is day 3 and I hope to pretty far.

This morning I have been working on some sermons. Tomorrow I will be preaching 2 times at Oak Grove. It is stressful timing  because of so much we are missing out some things I would like to do. I had to miss the Board of Directors meeting for Blue Ridge Values Coalition and will miss a planned even tomorrow. You can't do everything, that is for sure. Sometimes I think I have bit off more than I can chew, but our God is faithful and I must remind myself of that right now. You know, we are moving next Friday, I have siding to finish to refinance  I have several meeting next week, and need to start packing. Yes it is a lot I will not lie. TC and I need prayers, that is a fact Jack!

So, this morning I will start on the siding again. I worked until 7:00 PM last night, so here we go again.