Finally, the house. Please pray that we get through this in one piece. It is definitely a different world down here when it comes to construction. Overall, things are going well but the words "stay within budget" don't mean anything to the contractor and the laborers. We are finding ourselves in the position of either paying more or having them all walk...and there isn't much more available to pay. It is very frustrating because I have tried to plan well and stay on top of things the whole way through the process. that only works when all parties are on the same page and unfortunately, that is next to impossible. It looks now like the house will go up to $10,000 over budget and we have no control over this. Even though we have a contract, there is no ability to enforce it and the contractor has no surplus even if we could. We either come up with the additional funds or they walk away when we can no longer pay. Very frustrating, especially since we are so close to finishing. I will be glad when this is over. Anyway, here is a photo of the house taken yesterday.
Very simple...open air construction; no air conditioning; lots of ventilation; rainwater catchment system with over 2300 gallons of water storage to get us through drought periods. Definitely a different way of living. Our living area is on the second floor to increase security by limiting access to one point. Below is a storage area, homeschool area and a guest room (if you feel like visiting).
We can't tell you all how much we miss seeing you at this time of year. We have not visited the States for over a year now and it is really starting to seem like a long time. We know this is where God has us and we are comforted by Him but from time to time, we do miss home. Take care and God Bless.
3 comments:
Hey Guys,
Your house looks beautiful! We hope you are in soon!! Keep the guest room ready - we are STILL hoping to make our way out there...Really we are :-)
Hugs from The Garcia's
Hello Barrett and Amy!
I so enjoy checking your blog and seeing what God is doing in and through your lives. I will be praying that everythign with the house will turn out okay. Remember God is faithful so trust Him and keeping watching for His hand!
Love and blessings,
Scarlyte
Barrett and the girls,
Thinking about you guys today! Just caught up with all your blog entries. The house has come along way since June.
God bless you,
Justine
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