Feeling More Like Our Home

We've been busy trying to unpack and make this place more like OUR home. The other day as I walked home from my English class I really felt like I was coming home. That's a nice feeling. We were so sad when we found out we'd have to move from our old place and had only two weeks to find something else. It was a mad dash of looking and we chose this place mainly for its location (right around the corner from the church). When our old landlady told us we'd have to move, we walked around the neighborhood and asked the Lord to let us stay close to the church so when this place was available, we felt we should take it. We didn't particularly like it but also knew it "could work" for us. Now that we are moved in, I have to admit, I love the place. It's a house, not a flat so it is nice to have an upstairs. Our living room is smaller but actually has the feeling of being cozier. Our dining room is a definite improvement over using the entryway of our old place and although I loved my old kitchen, this one is more than adequate. So I'm adding a few pictures of the place with our things in it to give you a little feel of how it is now.

The upstairs has three "bedrooms" although one of them couldn't even fit Paul's desk in it. So, I am using it for my study. I'm so excited to have my own space since I have always worked out of our bedroom. It can also be used for any grandkids who may come to visit (like Eliana who is coming in July!!!!). We're still working on the guest room. Right now it has boxes of books and other stuff in it.

Paul's office has been the hardest part of this house. It has a room added on in the back of the house. Here they call it a "conservatory". He trying to fit into it what he needs and the rest, mainly books, spill over into the rest of the house, here and there. It's been hard getting it organized because his work goes on and there things he really needs to work on and attend too while trying to settle. So it is a work in progress but when it is finished, it should be very adequate for what he needs. So we are almost ready for guests! Please come see us if you can.