So, we headed to Bowdon on Wednesday afternoon and arrived just in time to meet the building inspector leaving after giving Craig's parents the permit to move into their new home (nothing like cutting it close). YA!!!!! Then the work began. Most of the new furniture was moved in, but that was about it. We made up beds, hung curtains, and began bringing in the important items like plates, cups and some food inside. That evening we headed out to our second home in Bowdon, Wal-Mart for one more round of replacement shopping. Just think if you had replace most items from your home - could you do it in one trip?
Thursday, Craig's mom had a bit of fun figuring out all her new appliances and testing out her new cookware. Craig spent most of the day landscaping the front of their new home (except for the two hour break he took for dinner - correction for Trinity - lunch). We were excited to see some of the Baughn family - Barry, Donna, Lindsey, Grandma and a brief visit with Robbie and Amberly. Lindsey got sucked into reading to my kids and they greatly appreciated it (Lindsey just didn't know how long she'd be reading when she offered to read the first book). The kids even got a chance to ride around in their Caddy - it survived withoug a scratch!
Friday was spend working - a lot!!!! When the house was hit, most of their belongings were divided up between four different locations - a horse trailer, two sheds and a neighbor's home. So, Friday, Craig and I decided to empty out one location - the horse trailer. We got everything unloaded and put in the basement. Then Craig and his parents went through everything decided what should stay, what should go and what was headed for a yard sale. I must say that I was very impressed by how much got tossed - not necessarily because it was ruined by the storm, but because there was no point in keeping it. We found old girlfriend letters (which I just have to laugh while I read them), newspapers where Craig was photographed, old school papers, way too many receipts and tons of other stuff. They ended up taking two full truckloads to the dump!
Xander watches the men bring in Craig's dad's gun safe from the horse trailer.
Friday evening was also very special because we got to share some great time with one of Craig's high school friends and his wife - Rance and Kayla. I love these two. They are so sweet!! Somehow, whenever we get together with his high school buddies, there are always new high school stories that come out that I enjoy hearing. Rance and Kayla and going to be welcoming their first little baby (a girl) in January and we couldn't be more excited for them!! They will be great parents.
Saturday brought one more round of cleaning for Craig and I. We headed out to shed #1 to attempt to make a path to Craig's mom's grandfather clock. We were hoping that it hadn't been ruined and we could put it in their new home - the first thing (of any significance) from their old house to be put in their new house. After a few hours, we made it and the good news was that other than bits of blown insulation (which had been everywhere after the storm), it was in perfect condition. We brought it into the house and she was so excited. She told us later that when she heard it chime for the first time, the new house really began to seem like home.
We were exhausted when we were done, but it was a very productive and meaningful weekend.
If you'd like to see some pictures of their new house, scroll on through and enjoy!
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