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Settling In

We are in Florida, settling into our temporary home with mom and dad.  They have graciously allowed us to unload our life into their space.  Poor mom, just as she manages to get the house under control, another load of stuff arrives.

I managed to get all the clothes put away last night.  I am excited to say we were able to get all of our hanging clothes into one closet.  In times past, there would have been no way we could have done that.  There is a dresser for each of us and the suitcases are already stowed in the storage building.  I was able to organize the bathroom as well.  My attempt to be frugal with my choices in what I brought paid off as far as the clothes go!

His and Hers closet!

The more important concern was where we were going to set Steve up an office.  The church plant does not have space to provide for him.  My dad has a small corner of the Florida room carved out for himself.  Well it has now been carved out for two.  Dad and Steve each have their own desk but they have to share a chair.  Dad is 5'9" and Steve is 6'2".  One puts it down and the other puts it up.  Dad helped Steve get the computer up and running in about 30 minutes.  However, the biggest concern of all was where to put all of Steve's books.  The man has a ridiculous amount of books.  When he made his first pass through to decide which ones to take, it didn't look like he was leaving many behind.  After further consideration, he weeded through again and managed to get down to about a dozen boxes.  After a trip to one of mom's four storage buildings this morning, we returned with 2 bookcases which fit perfectly in our bedroom.  They now house the majority of the books.  We put a third bookcase in the combined office as well.  Now Steve has space to prepare sermons and the tools to get it done.

Dad and Steve's office!
It's a bedroom and a library!
Most people know I am a bit of an organizing freak.  So mom also purchased an over the door jewelry hanger.  I have seen the same item on Pinterest and let me tell you it is worth the money.  Mom got one for herself as well.  I put everything on it today and I am happy to report there is space to acquire more jewelry!  My other not really need, but like is a dressing table.  I started using one about 6 years ago and fell in love with it.  It was sold with the bedroom furniture, but mom, yet again, had just the perfect thing for me.  It is a little antique writing table.  It is now my nightstand, makeup table and bill holder.

Jewelry organizer!
Antique desk!
Ike is also settling in.  His basket of toys has been unpacked.  My mom has put a second pet window seat up for him.  So now there is no fighting between him and the cat for the best view.  He loves to look out the windows and this house gives him the option of 5 - that is four more than he had in Amherst.  Hope he recognizes how blessed he is!

Napping on the bed!
Window seat/toy box!
We also need to recognize how blessed we are.  This temporary arrangement is beneficial to all of us.  We are living rent free which is a huge need at the moment.  My parents need help here at the house and I think they  may have missed us a bit as well.....We are getting to spend quality time with family, which is something all of us will cherish.  Back in the day, it was common place for married children to live with family.  I think it will teach us all a lot about each other.  Pray we remain grateful in our circumstances.

In His service
Mally
Exo 20:12

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