We're working super hard to fix our house up. The last time that we tried to sell our house went okay but most of the potential buyers were turned off by the kitchen. They all said it's too small (which it is) and they didn't say this but I'm sure they thought it was dated (which it is). So, we are trying remedy those things. Brian has been working so hard to sand and paint the cabinets. It's been a chore because we found out that they aren't made of wood! AND if you paint something not made of wood you have to treat with other stuff first along with a primer. I'm thankful that he works with people that know all about this stuff. Also, I've been trying to pack up stuff to try to de-clutter the house. This weekend I tackled the bookshelf in our living room. It was FULL of stuff that we either already read, never read and never intended to, or are currently reading. It was also full of pictures, cards, instruction manuals, Isa's artwork, etc... So, I found this cute basket on clearance at Michael's and then another one at Target to store things that we really need. I filled one up with notecards and envelopes so I can actually FIND a card to send someone when I want to. The other one I used to organize some of Isabel's stranded crayon boxes, notepads, inkpads, and stencils and stuff. I think it looks a lot better...now to get all of the other junk out of the floor.
I feel as though we are fighting to get all of this done though. Something has come up to throw a wrench in just about every thing that we've tried to accomplish. From Isabel being sick all week to Brian having to tackle things alone to him getting really sick today. It feels like a battle. I know we will get it all finished but it just seems so daunting sometimes.
I just thought of this verse.
Matthew 19:26 says,
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
