So, our bus is in the shop for now. It needs some work to get it ready to pass inspection. So far, we have replaced the fuel pump, alternator, new belts and 2 new batteries. Rick fixed the hole in the floor in front of the drivers seat and was working of repairing some surface cracks in the fiberglass before it got cold.
While we wait for the bus, we have a LOT of other things to do in preparation to leave. One of the biggest challenges is letting go of stuff you can't take with you. We plan on living in our bus full time and what wont fit in the bus or jeep...it has to go. We are experiencing first hand what it must have felt like in Yeshua's parable for "a camel to fit through the eye of a needle." We are by no means rich, but over time...well, you accumulate a LOT OF STUFF.
Rick and I began our house purge last summer. We have already cleared out our storage unit, sold our second vehicle, given away most of our furniture and sold all our extra electronics and surplus music equipment. We both have whittled down our clothing and shoes to where everything fits in a single size closet and and 4 dresser drawers. Even with donating over have our wardrobe...we still have clothes we don't wear! Looks like another closet purge is due!
"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek Him, He will be found of thee; but if thou forsake Him, He will cast thee off for ever." 1 Chronicles 28:9 "Yah is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek Him, He will be found of thee; but if thou forsake Him, He will cast thee off for ever." 1 Chronicles 28:9 "Yah is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek Him, He will be found of thee; but if thou forsake Him, He will cast thee off for ever." 1 Chronicles 28:9 "Yah is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
If you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stones, for if you wield your tool on it you profane it.
Exodus 20:25
The altar of unhewn stone contains a metaphor of our salvation: It is a work done solely by the power of God. No effort or device of man can remove the stain of sin from our souls.
Today is the 2 year anniversary since my dad passed. I miss him terribly but I also celebrate because one day we will be shoulder to shoulder at Yah's throne worshiping our Redeemer together. I'm sure it may be nothing like that but the thought brings me great joy.
This is him pictured with a '57 Chevy his dad bought brand new and had labored for many years in restoration. He did a phenomenal job with it. Being a hobbyist photographer, he commissioned me to take this photo attempting to duplicate a similar picture he had of grandpa standing in front of the very same car in the very same pose.
Miss you dad.