laughing lioness Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Even though it's very, very tempting right now. Since December we've been in a leased house (we had a house fire late Oct, then my sister died, then my dh had pneumonia (twice) and we finally found a contractor to work with. We have 18 days to get out of our leased house, have carpets cleaned, minor repairs done. We've been paying double rent and mortgage on our own for a couple months now and need to get back down to one. I still have smoke damaged items in the garage I need to sort and throw or organize. We have been working 3-5 days a week on the house (along with the contractor and various sub-contractors) but we still don't have a kitchen sink or working bathrooms installed. There is not a single floor finished at the house yet. 18 days till we need to BE.THERE. Both of my older dd's are out of state, and no help right now. My dh, 15 ds and I have been working like we're crazed. We got the last contractors bill today and it takes us dangerously low to our total for the house. We still have hours of labor costs. I covet any prayers, good wishes and warm thoughts you have to spare for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Sending fuzzy, warm, beachy, relaxing thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Breathe deep, don't panic and drink plenty of water. I wish I could come to help you.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Yup.... too bad we're not all closer.... I'd want my friends to call on me..... Hoping it all comes together like magic!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Even though it's very, very tempting right now. Since December we've been in a leased house (we had a house fire late Oct, then my sister died, then my dh had pneumonia (twice) and we finally found a contractor to work with. We have 18 days to get out of our leased house, have carpets cleaned, minor repairs done. We've been paying double rent and mortgage on our own for a couple months now and need to get back down to one.I still have smoke damaged items in the garage I need to sort and throw or organize. We have been working 3-5 days a week on the house (along with the contractor and various sub-contractors) but we still don't have a kitchen sink or working bathrooms installed. There is not a single floor finished at the house yet. 18 days till we need to BE.THERE. Both of my older dd's are out of state, and no help right now. My dh, 15 ds and I have been working like we're crazed. We got the last contractors bill today and it takes us dangerously low to our total for the house. We still have hours of labor costs. I covet any prayers, good wishes and warm thoughts you have to spare for us. Oh Lisa, what a tremendous amount to bear in 9 months time! Definitely praying for all of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Even though it's very, very tempting right now. Since December we've been in a leased house (we had a house fire late Oct, then my sister died, then my dh had pneumonia (twice) and we finally found a contractor to work with. We have 18 days to get out of our leased house, have carpets cleaned, minor repairs done. We've been paying double rent and mortgage on our own for a couple months now and need to get back down to one.I still have smoke damaged items in the garage I need to sort and throw or organize. We have been working 3-5 days a week on the house (along with the contractor and various sub-contractors) but we still don't have a kitchen sink or working bathrooms installed. There is not a single floor finished at the house yet. 18 days till we need to BE.THERE. Both of my older dd's are out of state, and no help right now. My dh, 15 ds and I have been working like we're crazed. We got the last contractors bill today and it takes us dangerously low to our total for the house. We still have hours of labor costs. I covet any prayers, good wishes and warm thoughts you have to spare for us. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug: Praying for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I have some experience w/ the paying double: rent and mortgage. For a few months we paid our mortgage on the house we were selling, our rent where we'd moved to, and the land loan. ACK! We took a long time to build our house, and did A LOT of the work ourselves, even correcting bad work by bad contractors, so I know of the exhaustion and panic you battle. (((Lisa))) Praying VERY SPECIFIC prayers for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Praying... hang in there! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfhsmom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug:and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Sending peaceful thoughts your way, Lisa. Deep breath! It's going to be okay. Everything has a way of working out in the end. I wish I lived close to you. I'd help you sort out the garage. Sounds like you could use an extra pair of hands. My dad always says, "When you feel like you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and swing." I think you're swinging. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thanks, everyone. I'm breathing and praying and just doing what's in front of me today. Dh bottomed out last night when we got home and got the latest contractors bill. He's better this a.m. :001_smile: I so appreciate the support and prayers. Thank-you.Thank-you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :eek: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :grouphug: Do you have a church? Perhaps you can talk to them, let the congregation know what is needed. An army of teens can get an amazing amount of work done, and there's bound to be folks who have some plumbing knowledge, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 :grouphug: Praying that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 You got it! Keep us posted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 :grouphug: Do you have a church? Perhaps you can talk to them, let the congregation know what is needed. An army of teens can get an amazing amount of work done, and there's bound to be folks who have some plumbing knowledge, etc. We do and they were amazing after the fire. Gave us a ton of money, a ton of food and helped us get the house emtied out. But, it's been 9mths since then and I think everyone thinks that the crisis has passed and it's just business as usual. I'm just not sure who to ask. The equipping pastor resigned this winter and the head pastor is not a relational kind of guy- kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatanya Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 [quote I covet any prayers, good wishes and warm thoughts you have to spare for us. :grouphug:Just remember that we don't always understand the why's or the timings of things, but that in the long run, you will not only be stronger, but you will be able to help someone else going through the same thing. I wish you much luck. My prayers are going out to you and your family for God's will be to done, patience and understanding on your parts, and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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