Introducing The New Cabin
It seems like a good week for introductions, what with the solar oven finally getting its own announcement and all. And if that does, then surely this new living space should have its own post, right?
The last few weeks have been a flurry of activity on what we are calling the new cabin. Walls were put up, ten windows in all were installed, and Stewart decided to put up the siding to protect the radiant barrier. The number of (cute) supervisors on this project has been way over the top. Moving day(s) will take place once the last of the work is done.
And I plan on leaving as much stuff behind in this older living space as I possibly can. One of the perks that I am so looking forward to is having a place to just put the things we don’t use every day. It seems like such a small thing, but I do believe it could be a game-changer for us. That and the possibility of a separate office space!
We’ve eaten quite a few meals over there on hot days and I’m already enamored with the breeze blowing through that place.
The Lord has truly provided everything we’ve needed in His perfect time.
But oh, I remember all of the plans we made… We’d live in a tent while we built. We’d build underground right away to mitigate against the heat. It would only be us and two three four small children in this space we’ve dubbed the hallway house. We’ll figure it out, right?
Snort.
Congratulations! Our best laid plans are still never better than the Lord’s. I’m happy for you all!
How exciting! And what cute pictures. I’d love to know (and maybe I missed a prior post so my mistake if so) but what are you going to do with your current living arrangements and how does that incorporate into the new cabin?
That is so awesome!!! Mr. Stonger and his helpers have done a wonderful job! Yes, God’s timing is truly perfect. We thought we’d be moving from our RV into our house in two, uh, three, uh, four, uh, five, uh, six, uh, seven, years? We hope to get in there this year, Lord willing! 🙂 But we wouldn’t trade the spiritual lessons learned. May God bless you in your new cabin!
Susan
the new cabin is coming along beautifully! i am not a religious person myself but i truly admire how you put your faith and trust in what i would call the universe rather than the lord! i certainly can learn a lot from that!
Love it – so look forward to maybe helping you move into the new cabin 🙂 –
Already Annabelle is a little girl, not a baby!! I was thinking of her as still looking more like Ruth, not like the little girl with the goggles! Thank you for sharing your family’s story with us.
Well, I do not understand why there aren’t more comments to all of these beautiful posts. I am astounded by the vigorous hard work you do and still manage to share this beauty with the rest of us. Any time Shannon and Stewart have something to say I am eager to learn. The writing, the photographs and the compelling story of your everyday lives is so engaging. I love your beautiful redheaded family so much. Thanks again for your advice on the pear chutney.
just a random question, in between siding slats, is Stewart going to fill the space left? When I lived in Vermont our prior house had siding that when place on the wall left a gap on the underside and as a result, insects created nests there like spiders and ladybugs amoung many others…. Just curious.
Thank you all, (down to the littlest peanut, as my Babica used to say…) for sharing the pictures, the stories, the progress, the ruts and the smiles…how wondrous life can be when it is lived with love and honor….your site is a testimony to both.