Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Two Half Baths

Well, we're at it again. We have entered into phase two of Operation Bathroom Upgrade and have torn out the old vanity and the floor tile. The bathroom is long and narrow and the vanity took up too much room so we decided to just pull the whole thing out and replace it (eventually) with either a smaller vanity or a pedestal sink. I follow Habitat for Humanity's Restore Store on Facebook and saw that they had floor tile for sale priced at $1.00 per square foot. I wanted charcoal gray tile and that is what they happened to have! I bought enough for our big bathroom and for our small half bath in the master bedroom. Our large bathroom now only has a functioning shower and the half bath is only a toilet and sink. So, we have two half baths! Our next step will be taking down the sheet rock and putting the new tile in/new sheet rock.

Tearing out the old vanity.                                           More room!

                    

Aftermath of tearing out vanity/toilet.                                Goofy Ben!

Now all the tile is gone.                                                Other angle view.


I also learned how to knit recently. I've got a ways to go before I don't make mistakes, but it's really fun and it's something I've been wanting to learn how to do. I am currently working on a scarf.


And finally...

Interesting story tonight. I was leaving work and on my way to the ladies Bible study at my church when I saw a cool sunset outside of my work that I wanted to photograph. While I was taking pictures of the sunset I overheard a lady on the phone with someone who was trying to walk her through changing her flat tire. I have been praying lately for boldness around people and I have never been one who was very good about helping strangers when they need it, but tonight something in me just felt like I needed to help her change her tire. I was taught one time by my dad how to change a tire, so basically I wasn't thinking I would be that useful. She was grateful for the help because she couldn't get anyone out where she was to help her. We were both pretty clueless, but managed to change her flat tire with the help of the internet, calling Ben, and the Owner's Manual. It was actually not that hard to do, and I bet I could do it again if I ever find myself in the same situation. I was so happy after I helped her that I was able to hear God prompting me to help this girl out and that I was able to listen and serve rather than behave selfishly. They will know I am a Christian by my love.

1 comment:

  1. Looks like your bathroom project is coming right along! And cool story about helping someone out! God is faithful about answering our prayers, and you were faithful to obey- way to go!

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