Aldrich Update

So here's an update on our lives. The biggest event that we are anticipating right now is the purchase of our new house here in Louisville. We are currently living in an apartment which is such a blessing from God and I remind myself whenever I start to feel ungrateful that it is better than a hut in some 3rd world country. In fact a few weeks ago Ryan and I were watching some HGTV (my favorite channel) and there was a gentleman moving from America with his son to the Czech Republic (why? we decided it was to escape a custody battle as there was no wife included in the mix)... and 2 out of 3 of the homes he toured had no running water or indoor plumbing, heating, etc. (If you don't count the hose that they ran into the tub so you could take a bath- and I don't count that). Which again made my apartment seem like a palace that any Czech royalty would probably give 15 rubels to get their hands on! (Seriously we are very blessed!)

So with the advent of being home owners once again, we are looking forward to the fix up. I have been drooling over Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding Magazine's and am pretty well convinced that I would like to build our kitchen cabinets. (Ryan can do the electricity and the other boring stuff!) Ryan is pretty sure that I suggested buying him a planer for his anniversary as a cover for my desire to have one. (Not true... probably) We are discussing things like custom french doors and bathroom design and how much electrical wire we'll need and how much new windows will cost. It is all very exciting! Really it comes down to what a pleasure it is to have dominion over your own domain! It is hard living in a place where you can't fix any of the problems when you would really like to and you know some future tenant would be blessed by your "interference". It is great applying your time and energy to beautify your surroundings and express the craftsmanship and creativity that God gave you! We really can't wait to jump in and get started with this new adventure God has for us!

So please do keep us in your prayers. We are looking forward to starting, but we want to do all things well, for God's glory and in His timing! May God bless our endeavors beyond all we could ever ask or hope!

Additional update: We are closing on the house today at 2pm! Praise God!