I almost feel like those months in my parents' house was like labor pains with an epidural. It was a challenge, but it was pretty painless...and certainly worth it. If I haven't said "thank you" for being willing to live at your in-laws house to save money while your first home was being built, then let me say it retro-actively: "THANK YOU!"
You have showed time and time again that you are willing to sacrifice and "make do" with less so that we can have the life of ministry we have chosen.
But back to the house: We got to pick it out, design it, decorate it....everything. You were like a kid in a candy shop. Being pretty poor, I still remember that first mortgage as a huge undertaking. I guess it was pretty small compared to life now in 2010.
It was so cool having our very own space. Building the deck, laying the sod, hanging Christmas lights, planting flowers, doing decorative stuff...all of it fills my early memories of life with you. Your ability to create a home that has always been comfortable and warm for me has been treasured gift. I am amazed at your gift for making something Pottery Barn nice on a Wal-Mart budget. Thank you for doing that in every home we have ever shared!
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