What a Difference a Week Makes!

WOW! One week. One VERY LONG, and exhausting week. Our house is finally finished! All Ayala's are back in the proper rooms and all rooms have ceilings and flooring (other than concrete). It took a little while but all the wood flooring is in and all rugs have been rolled back out. We have just a little bit of painters tape still down, but it is coming off tonight. This entire process has taken exactly 148 from the invasive arrival of Hurricane Ike to the last piece of china put back into the china hutch. So what have I learned in the last 148 days?

1. God really cares about my wants as well as my needs.

2. God works in His timing - not mine.

3. It's sad to say but few people in the world understand nice.

4. I need to pray for more patience. (that particular fruit seems to grow sporadically for me)

5. Kids are very resilient.

6. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.

7. Never underestimate the value of your family.

8. If you want to know if someone is your friend, knock on their door in the middle of a torrent rain storm crying and screaming "My house is falling apart". If they open the door they are your friends.

9. Always wear modest pj's to bed during hurricane season.

10. And last but not least, if a hurricane is headed your way...get the heck outta Dodge!!

This past week Edgar has been sick with the flu and an ear infection. This morning on the way out the door to church Jaden says "Mom, I think I'm gonna throw up". To which I reply, "not on the new floors son!" SO now Jaden and I are home because he is running a fever and has been throwing up all day. I'm not sure what else I can find to do now that every closet has been cleaned out and reorganized, the floors have been swept and mopped 2x's today alone, both bathrooms cleaned, and all the laundry is caught up. Could it be that I may actually be able to sit down and watch a movie or read a book? I better not say that to loud or something will pop up. Hope you enjoy the pic's of our new house!!