Didn’t I just clean out all the closets and re-configure everything in my house a few months ago? Apparently the “purging” I did before Sarah came home wasn’t thorough enough, because I am finding tons of stuff to get rid of. A lot of it is making its way directly to the trashcan, but some of it will hopefully turn a small profit in an upcoming garage sale. When Michael and I bought our home 4+ years ago we fell in love with the vintage charm of a 1951 house. We loved the original hardwood floors, the unique tile in the bathroom, and the large oak trees in the front yard. I overlooked the fact that when we started our family I might actually like to have closets, a double garage, and a second bathroom. (Ok, so we have closets – they’re just itty bitty.) Seriously, how did people in the 50’s do it? So….I’m letting go of all non-essentials. Maybe that is the best way to live anyway….
I’m slowly starting to pull together baby boy’s room. I’m trying to keep things simple, easy, and affordable since we just did Sarah’s room. I guess every first time parent has to go crazy with a room before you learn to improvise. I have picked out the colors and some bedding. The walls were already painted a great shade of blue, so that was easy. Michael picked out a red and blue rugby striped rug at PBK’s that we will purchase as the date approaches. I think we have also decided on a name…but, we’ll keep that a secret for a while.
Speaking of redoing things…Sarah’s orphanage in Ninh Thuan is undergoing some major renovation. I’m not sure that you could have found a more bare-bones facility in all of VN. We received an email from our agency this week showing us all the improvements being made, including: new cribs (no more wooden crates – hopefully means the babies will have diapers), windows and doors (hopefully will cut down on the bug infestations), new paint, uniforms for the workers, a landscaped courtyard, and a playground (previously an all-sand yard). It’s wonderful to see where the large international fees are going and to know that the fees are truly blessing lives.
Friday, March 09, 2007
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It sounds like you are having fun! It really does help with paying so much money, to know that it is actually making a difference for children. That is something I love about our agency.
What an exciting new beginning for you all!! I just did the same thing with all of my cabinets and closets...but I couldn't bear having another garage sale after the THREE that we did last year as fundraisers...so I packed all my stuff up and sent it to Habitat for Humanity...and it was taken away, POOF! (Big sigh of relief from Kerrie ;) I also saw that beautiful rug at PBK's; that would be a wonderful addition to any room! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear the name you have picked out! Just glad you decided AGAINST orange and black for his room.... haha! (I just had to put that in!)
So cool about the orpahange renovations too... that was a nice e-mail to get this week! Still praying that we get to SEE our orphanage VERY soon!
Take care and have fun (for the children of course);) ;)!
I am excited to see the room and hear the secret name... is it Grover Homan or Bowman Homan, I know you were thinking of Enrique, Melvin or Thurston, but maybe you have reconsidered...
Also, I did not get an email from Dillon about improvements!!!! Please forward it to me, what a blessing.
Natasha
I am so so happy for you guys! And I second the cleaning part. It seems to never end. I cleaned out before we brought Luke home, again as I was packing and again as I am unpacking. Can't wait to see pics of the room and hear the name.
Cleaning is such a fun thing when you are getting ready for a new baby! I can't wait to hear more about it!!
Congrats on making some progress with those closets! And you'll have to post photos of the baby room as you get it closer to completed. What a wonderful blessing!
Heather,
Wow!! I'm so excited for you. Isn't God just amazing!!! I'll be praying for all of you.
Listen Sister, I TOTALLY understand about the no closets and one bathroom thing! Our home was built in 1929. We have exactly two small closets and our bathroom is almost big enough to turn around in!!! I feel your pain! Purge away.
God Bless,
Shelly W (from the Dillon board)
Hi Homan Family,
The little boy's room sounds cute -- I can't wait to see a photo (hint). I think you may be nesting because you are "expecting" again. I've been told that many mothers-to-be go through a nesting phase? We are just so happy for your growing family!
We are also thrilled about the improvements at the Ninh Thuan orphanage. The children will love the new playground and what a blessing to have new bassinets!! Thinking of you all -- The Guerreiro Family
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