A Dream come True

My hubby called me yesterday and asked what I thought about going ahead and borrowing money to finish the renovation project on our home. What I thought??? My goodness, I thought; "Yippee, Yahoo!!"

To give a little history; our home is 34 years old and in bad need of an upgrading. Yes, we do still have shag carpeting!! Anyway, we started this upgrade 5 or more years ago and although it has moved along and one floor of our two-story home is almost completed, there is still lots to do inside and out. My hubby has been doing most of the work as time and money allows. Herein lies the problem...time and money has come in short, little bursts; thus the delay. I have been waiting patiently and living in the middle of a reno for far too long. To contract it out and have it completed in a few short months would be absolutely heavenly!

This project includes new siding, windows and roof on the outside. New kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring in living/dining rooms and yes, new carpeting. Oh how I'll miss that old, gold shag...NOT!! We will also, be finishing the basement into a loverly games room.

Although I'm not excited about having my life upset more with workmen running around my home; it'll be worth the short-term pain. I pray the loan works out and everything comes together as planned. I will keep you posted as I endeavor to select new carpeting, paint, kitchen cabinets, hardwood, etc., etc.

This is all very mind-boggling, but I am delighted and thrilled with the expectation. God willing; it has been a long time coming...