House Pics - Updated

Master Bathroom 1
Master Bathroom 2

Office
Livingroom 1
Livingroom 2 (with view of entryway)

Dining Room (with view to kitchen)
Kitchen
Master Bedroom 1
Master Bedroom 2

 







 Master Bedroom 3

Office

 






Stairwell 1

 



Stairwell 2

 


Stairwell 3 (my fav. window)

 


Blue Bedroom 1

Blue Bedroom 2 

Purple Bedroom 1

Purple Bedroom 2

Life Update

A few updates for those who read my blog...

Youth Ministry Related - In August, the Rhiza Student Ministry Team met to discuss what our upcoming semester of student ministry would look like. We discussed curriculum, leaving seniors, upcoming freshman, outreach programs, mentoring programs, etc. The biggest decision on the table was related to what night we would have each ministry. After two evenings of in depth discussion where all possible problems were addressed and solved, we decided to change the night of "The Gathering" (Sr High) to Wednesday. The intent behind the change was to allow families more time together; both our own and the families of our students. Less trips to the church, less time away from your loved ones, etc.

Since that time, we've established a clear schedule of combined and separate times of ministry for both "The Gathering" and "Edge" (Jr High). Last week was our first official week and it flowed rather smoothly and the ministry was as effective as it had been in the past. The combination of the ministries has been an answer to prayer already and I'm excited to see the new opportunities we will have as an outcome.

Home Related - I have only one "space" yet to paint in the new house. Learning the correct way to paint has been frustrating and yet its very satisfying to look around and know that I did it myself. Once the painting is finished, I may tackle stripping and sanding the painted hardwood floors in my office and foyer. Not quite sure yet. I had a great crop of tomatoes and zucchini from my expirimental planter garden. What I didn't use off the vine, I've canned and stored for use through the winter. (very "home-makerish," I know.) I haven't yet overcome my spider roommate problem. I have a few cans of poison that might do the trick but I haven't made the time to use them yet. That will probably happen soon - I'm getting really tired of nasty wolf spiders sneaking up on me.

Last but not least, I now sell Mary Kay. It's something new, hopefully successful, and what's more fun than playing with make-up all the time! A friend of mine convinced me to try it so now I've got my foot in the door. I'm excited to see where the new venture takes me.

That's all I've got for now... I'll try and add house pics in a new posting. Love to all.