What it do folk? As the days continue to roll on by, I am humbled to know that the Creator is providing all needs and in serious ways.
Recently, a number of things have popped up to cause my thoughts to race. Ultimately, though, I have GOT to learn to place such things in the Master's hands. I say I got to, because, though I would like to be part of the faithful few, I live a doubtful life just like anybody else.
I am grateful the judge ordered that my lil cousin's daughter be returned to her custody after the paternal grand-mother was able to take custody from her. So much has gone on in that family not to mention the baby's health struggles for my cousin to have to deal with something like that as well.
I am grateful for the friendship that me and my popz have despite the lack of anything significant in my earlier years. To that effect, I appreciate the examples that I had in some friends' fathers as well as my uncles by marriage (RIP Clint and Allen). For anyone to say to me that things will never change, I offer my suggestion to simply believe.
I am grateful for all of the examples of ways being made for parents--single, young, poor, etc. Nobody knows for sure how needs will be met, but I've seen needs met time and time again--without the assistance of outsiders like myself who feel like we can't help.
I am grateful for the pilgrimage back to New Orleans, though most everyone thought that my city would die. My city is very much alive.
I am excited to know that prayer changes things, but I'm more excited to know that God takes care of business.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
I work....baby
I have been putting off some serious work down here in CCT. Doing my best to prioritize, in order to get things done. Cold weather slowed me down on my ride, then my ignorance held me up longer.
Here are pictures during her downtime. I changed out the rear axle. I've really been slipping on my maintenance and there was a leak at my passenger side axle bearing for a few months (I'd changed the bearing twice, to no avail) which led to some wear. Not to mention the nasty mess that gear oil can leave on the side of a vehicle after being slung off the tire.
Sorry if this comes out in a funny orientation, not experienced with posting pics. Thankfully, I finished this work on President's Day. What should have taken two days turned into something around two months. No problem, I'm about to start complaining about filling her up again.
I bought a [fixer-upper] house this past fall and I've been having nothing but fun with it. I had the extreme pleasure of realizing that the copper water pipe had been cut out during itz vacancy. I didn't realize this until I had the water turned on at the house. No water at the bathroom, no water at the kitchen sink, but I felt water--it was coming thru the ceiling. Currently, I'm in no position to go on and on about what's been done to the place, because it' s going through some disorganized remodel.
I did get the water pipes connected, with no leaks (thank God). A friend started to do the work brazing the copper and before he could come back another day to finish, I took what I learned from watching him. No it didn't come out right the first few joints I tried, but I sat down in a chair and practiced again...and I guess Jack learned a new trade.
Recently, I got an alarm system with APT: A Pitbull Terrier. He's a 10-month old character with lots of love, lots of emotion, and a mild case of schizophrenia. I like to let him loose at 1:00 in the morning so he can get to know the neighborhood.
This weekend I'll be picking up countertops for my kitchen. I haven't laid any floor tile for wanting to have the cabinet layout firm. The remodel money has been consistently dwindling, but I trust God to take care of the details. I took a chunk of it and paid on my student loans.
Graduates and near-graduates beware: FORBEARANCE will not help in the long run. A little more change now...a bigger debt later. Just take my word for it.
Back to topic, I made a temporary layout for the kitchen, but a deal on countertops may force a re-design. I will be going to the local surplus warehouse for unfinished oak cabinets. That will probably come out to $1200 there. I've already set up some plasma appointments, lol. Blessing, though: I will be able to pick up some used corian countertops for around $450!!! Somewhere around 60 square feet.
This is a very huge learning process for me and I know that it will allow me to help others who want to do similar things. I'll never be able to help with the color combos, though, as I have no clue. People really need to think about what they want to spend to live. I know that I'm speaking from areas with lower costs of living, but the hoods typically have the benefit of being cheaper than the burbs. I'm talking to the entire United States and beyond.
Blessings....I got work to do.
Here are pictures during her downtime. I changed out the rear axle. I've really been slipping on my maintenance and there was a leak at my passenger side axle bearing for a few months (I'd changed the bearing twice, to no avail) which led to some wear. Not to mention the nasty mess that gear oil can leave on the side of a vehicle after being slung off the tire.
Sorry if this comes out in a funny orientation, not experienced with posting pics. Thankfully, I finished this work on President's Day. What should have taken two days turned into something around two months. No problem, I'm about to start complaining about filling her up again.
But now I get to enjoy the driver's seat again.
I bought a [fixer-upper] house this past fall and I've been having nothing but fun with it. I had the extreme pleasure of realizing that the copper water pipe had been cut out during itz vacancy. I didn't realize this until I had the water turned on at the house. No water at the bathroom, no water at the kitchen sink, but I felt water--it was coming thru the ceiling. Currently, I'm in no position to go on and on about what's been done to the place, because it' s going through some disorganized remodel.
I did get the water pipes connected, with no leaks (thank God). A friend started to do the work brazing the copper and before he could come back another day to finish, I took what I learned from watching him. No it didn't come out right the first few joints I tried, but I sat down in a chair and practiced again...and I guess Jack learned a new trade.
Recently, I got an alarm system with APT: A Pitbull Terrier. He's a 10-month old character with lots of love, lots of emotion, and a mild case of schizophrenia. I like to let him loose at 1:00 in the morning so he can get to know the neighborhood.
This weekend I'll be picking up countertops for my kitchen. I haven't laid any floor tile for wanting to have the cabinet layout firm. The remodel money has been consistently dwindling, but I trust God to take care of the details. I took a chunk of it and paid on my student loans.
Graduates and near-graduates beware: FORBEARANCE will not help in the long run. A little more change now...a bigger debt later. Just take my word for it.
Back to topic, I made a temporary layout for the kitchen, but a deal on countertops may force a re-design. I will be going to the local surplus warehouse for unfinished oak cabinets. That will probably come out to $1200 there. I've already set up some plasma appointments, lol. Blessing, though: I will be able to pick up some used corian countertops for around $450!!! Somewhere around 60 square feet.
This is a very huge learning process for me and I know that it will allow me to help others who want to do similar things. I'll never be able to help with the color combos, though, as I have no clue. People really need to think about what they want to spend to live. I know that I'm speaking from areas with lower costs of living, but the hoods typically have the benefit of being cheaper than the burbs. I'm talking to the entire United States and beyond.
Blessings....I got work to do.
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