After Nate purchased a house in July, we've been working to fix it up to move into once we're married. After getting the apartment rented out at the end of November, we were able to focus our attention on the main part of the house - and it has been exciting to see the transformation!
We've put in countless hours cleaning, fixing, updating, and painting. The whole time we've been praying about the various ways the Lord will allow us to use this space in the years to come. We're looking forward to it being our home, but we're also praying for unique opportunities to minister to others within these walls.
Here's a peek of what we've been up to & what we're looking forward to:
Living Room: Perfect for game nights, cozy evenings by the fire, sunshine through the large picture window, spending time with friends, and sharing life with those we love!
Office: Due to the color of the walls, this will primarily be my space. Due to the fact that I love to organize and manage paperwork, this space will primarily be used to keep track of those important things. Along with office items, I'll keep craft supplies in here for when I have time again to crochet, sew, and use my creative side!
Nate's version of this space is the garage. He has tons of room for all his tools - and his motorcycle! I'm learning that Nate appreciates organization too, and he's been out in that garage a few times to start finding places for all of his gadgets!
While these spaces reflect each of our hobbies, we're praying God uses us and our areas of interest to bless and encourage others.
Our Bedroom: While I had roommates in college and shared rooms with my sisters growing up, Nate has never had a roommate. We're sure it will take some adjusting to begin sharing a bedroom, but we're looking forward to learning more about each other and of course, not having to text or call each other to say, "Goodnight!"
Nate and I won't only be sharing a bedroom, we'll both be living in the same house for the first time. It will probably take a lot of grace, forgiveness, and compromise as our relationship is stretched, but we're praying that our relationship will grow and develop within these walls so our lives will reflect Christ wherever we go.
Guest Room: It will be exciting to see who the Lord brings through this door. Our desire is to show love and hospitality to all who enter our home.
Bathroom: This area of the house is where we'll take care of many of our daily physical needs. With only one bathroom in the house, I'm sure we'll learn about sacrifice and compromise real quick!
Dining Room: We picked a bright, cheery color for the walls in this room to help energize us as we start the day! Nate and I look forward to eating meals together and with family and friends in this space.
Kitchen: I've realized that Nate is pretty good at cooking breakfast, and I enjoy baking and trying new recipes. We want this kitchen to be a place of creativity as we prepare food for ourselves and others.
Laundry Room: From this picture, you can see it's also perfect for storage! No, we do not plan to keep our ladder and couch in this room, but perhaps some of our cleaning supplies and other odds & ends.
Upstairs Room: Part of the attic is finished, making a fourth bedroom. We're planning to use this space for a TV, lots of comfy pillows, and hanging out. With re-doing the rest of the house, this room has really not been touched. We'll get around to it some day, but for now - it will be our Random Room!
Up to this point, Nate and I have still only been dreaming about our future home. We're not sure what life will bring once we're married, but we're thankful for these many months we've had to work together on making this house a home. We're looking forward to discovering what the Lord has in mind for us to use this space for!
