Okay, so it was more of an ice event. Still, it was a milestone for the Tiny House on the Hill.
In 2018, we’ve seen her bare naked, dressed in walls, and covered in wrap. But this is her first clothing of white. She wears it well, don’t you think?
Before the first line was drawn on the tiny house plans, my mind ventured into the future, imagining a space the size of a twin bed tucked within her walls. There, we pile in with the grandkids, blankets, and books to snuggle and watch snow fall outside the surrounding windows.
Perhaps this will come to fruition before winter folds into spring.
But today, the tiny house is bare and bone cold. Vacant walls can only dream of the Decembers to come, Lord willing.
So they dream.
She wears her finest hand-me-downs borrowed from Christmases long ago: Antique postcards clipped on cords, stretching from one end of the eight-foot window to the other, a silver pom-pom aluminum tree adorned in Shiny Brites and a pink vintage ceramic Christmas tree that casts a warm glow on God’s goodness.
Dreaming of future Decembers in the tiny house is a delight. But it’s the honor held in the here-and-now that holds my attention.
On this day, I join in the silence and wonder of the season as I’m reminded of another small space that once stood vacant. It didn’t hold dreams. It held my Deliverer⏤and yours. One who traded splendor for skin, bearing our sins, and equipping us to move beyond simple dreams that we might embrace a new reality, Christ in us.
“Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” – C.S. Lewis
Merry Christmas from the Tiny House on the Hill!
In celebration of the first snow, I picked up this “dashing” Starbucks gift card. Who couldn’t use a warm cup of coffee or tea this season? Simply leave a comment below to be entered in the giveaway. Thank you for being a part of this *tiny* journey. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us all in 2019. Blessings!
Her bare bone beauty is showing as she is draped in fine snow that sparks on her roof top. Can wait to see her next year when she’s all decked out.
Merry Christmas, Cathy.
Me too, Carolyn! Thanks so much and I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!
The simplicity of this will remain a special memory I suspect
I suspect you’re correct, Beth. It seems like there is always an aspect of beauty discovered in the simplest of things. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
I love you have a Christmas wreath on the door. Even unfinished, there’s so much to celebrate.
Good eye, Kathy! It’s my nod to “Merry Christmas” even though the house is empty. The front door of our home (where it usually goes) is a tad jealous. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Oh Cathy, she does look beautiful dressed in snow. I smile that the Tyvek was mounted with the words straight up where I can read them. Everything about your Tiny House is precious. Merry Christmas.
Sandra, I love that you notice little things like that. 🙂 Thank you for the kind words. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too, my friend.
She’s adorned beautifully!
Thank you, Tammy!! 🙂
The Tiny House looks like it was made for snow! I can’t wait to see pictures of it in years to come adorned with twinkling white lights, warm blankets, and a touch of Christmas magic!
Me too, Josie! I can’t wait. 🙂 I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. May 2019 be your best year yet.
Cathy, I love your penned words. I can visualize you with your grands all snuggled up on that twin bed, telling stories, sharing memories, reading God’s word and sharing life and laughter. Love you my friend. Love this tiny house journey with you!
Cathy , I loved the words you penned about the snow and the tiny house. I can visualize all the laughter, love, stories, Reading and Studying of God’s Word with your precious grand children. I can hear Brian playing music in there as you all sing praises to our Lord and Saviour. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Love you my friend.
Thank you, Gloria! We’re looking forward to those times for sure. Can’t wait to give you a private tour when she’s finished. 🙂 Love you, too!
She radiates hope, Cathy. I bet it’s because she knows she was designed for a very special purpose. And she is quite inviting; as any good hostess would be. Yup. 2019 is gonna be a great year of firsts!
I love this, Charla. I hope one of those firsts include you coming down for a visit. I’ll get the tea brewing. 🙂 Have a very Merry Christmas, sweet friend!
What a sweet little house and sweet Winter words! Look forward to hearing stories about the life that will be experienced there:)
Thank you, Kiki! Thank you for sharing the *tiny* journey with me. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
The photos are such a joy to see!! So blessed!
Thanks so much, Kelsea! I hope you and your sweet boys have a very Merry Chrismas! Thanks for taking the time to share. 🙂
Oh, Cathy, I’m so excited for you!! I’m praying sweet blessings over you and your tiny house…and all those who enter there. You are a treasure! Merry Christmas, my friend!
Thank you, sweet friend. Your prayers are valued above all else. You’ll have to stop by when she’s finished. 🙂 I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas season. ((( HUGS ))) from SC.