More house pictures / Devotion

Downstiars bedroom before (guest room)

 Downstiars guest room after - The Grey Moose Inn - Still a work in progress, but coming together.  We also hope to paint this wall, and really make it the Alaskan room!

Thanks, Kathy!

$5 bed stand from rummage sale

Laundry room

Jason's desk

 New chair from craigslist

Wall hanging we finally can use from our wedding.

Little by little, the house continues to get closer and closer to completion!  I attacked my office today, and almost finished.  I probably won’t show a picture of that until we paint it.  I am looking forward to choosing a fun color, because I finally have my own space where I can do all kinds of craft like knitting, scrapbooking, making cards, and much more.  Can’t wait! 

I had to go to the grocery store yesterday to get some necessities.  It has been very hard to adjust to how expensive things are.  It is a huge change from our Woodman’s prices back in the lower 48.  I guess it makes sense because of how far things have to travel to get here.  I just wish prices were more reasonable.  We are finding ways to work with the prices, though.  Ground beef was extremely on sale this week, so we stocked up.  We are also going to check out Sams Club and see what prices are there.  I think the two items that I found that are more expensive are cheese and produce.  (a wonderful member who just moved up here also from WI just brought us a chunk of WI cheese yesterday!  So nice of her!)

Jason found a desk on craigslist a few days ago, so we took a look at it and then picked it up tonight.  They were also getting rid of the chair.  Only $25! Great deal.  Both are in terrific shape.  She had lots of other great pieces of furniture, including a beautiful couch, chair, and loveseat.  We may go to her rummage sale on Saturday to see what is left. 

Skype has really been a wonderful tool in keeping in touch with family and friends.  I don’t know what we would do without it.  Thanks for keeping in touch!

My parents come in 4 days!!!! I Can’t wait to have them here in our new home!  We will hopefully make it down to Anchorage, Denali, and much more. 

There is always an open invitation for anyone to come to Alaska and visit.  Just let us know when to pick you up from the airport!

Little Talk with the Lord:

                TRUST. 

                Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.

                When I was young, we listened to the song that is based on this verse.  Maybe my sisters remember the tune, ask them to sing it for you.  Anyways, I have found myself looking back to this verse several times in the past weeks.  As we found out we were moving to Alaska.  As we started our journey to Alaska.  As we begin to start a new life here in Alaska.  I keep opening my bible and reading this verse.  Due to the fact that I am a great sinner, no matter how many times I read it, I still fail to TRUST IN THE LORD completely.  It is not easy to put our full trust in the Lord through every hill and pothole of life.  BUT WE NEED TO!  We need to trust that the Lord ALWAYS has a plan in mind.  He’s got something up his sleeve for us up here in Alaska.  He’s got something up his sleeve for each and every one of you “outside”.  Never doubt what the Lord sends your way.  This is what I have been telling myself, over and over again!  And it works! It works to trust the Lord.  Just like that, all the worrying is gone.  Look to him.  And sing the song if you know it; it will be a great reminder to TRUST.