The tiny house sat flat on the hill.
It sat this way for a few months. We didn’t want to rush the foundation and who could forget the tropical monsoons that blew through our area in May?
But then came June and with it, the first wall.
With one hefty hoist, the tiny house began to take shape in all of its 9′ x 16′ glory.
Then came the second wall and with it, the first corner of the house.
This is the corner where I’d planned to place the mini-fridge and above it, the mini K-cup coffee machine. But it quickly became evident that this corner would give just enough room for the kids to climb the ladder to their loft, and no more. It’s funny how space seems so much larger on graph paper than in real life.
A week later, the third wall and with it, my 8′ window facing the mountains.
This hoist was the heaviest of all because of the bracing required for that size window. Thank goodness for our neighbor who was kind enough to come over and help.
And finally, the day came. The fourth wall was put into place, and with it, a dream began taking the shape of reality.
Sometimes our circumstances can feel like walls. They close in, suffocating the very life from our lungs, not to mention the peace from our mind. At every turn, we’re reminded of the what if’s, the could be’s, and the plan B’s. It’s often when we feel surrounded with no way out that we look in the one direction where our circumstances don’t cloud our vision: Up.
To you, I lift up my eyes, to you whose throne is in heaven. Psalm 123:1
I recently had back-to-back situations where I felt enclosed by my circumstances. In the first situation I was completely helpless. I’d done all I could do to fix a situation but the results were out of my control. After a day of pure panic, I finally looked up. And what came down was a strong sense of security, strength, and peace. Being assured of God’s love and presence allowed me to not only scale the wall of circumstances but to also tear them down.
Are there circumstances in your life that feel like they’re closing in? Lift up your eyes, my friend!
Oh, I am so excited for you! The walls are up! Your focus is up! It’s an ‘up’ kind of day, huh?
Amen, sister! It’s definitely an up kind of day. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
It’s nice to sit and read and breathe with you. I adore Tiny House Tuesdays. <3
And it’s an honor to have you here, Sandra. Blessings!!
Cathy, it’s so fun to see these pictures and the step by step progress of this tiny house. And to hear the application from the process to our own lives. Great post, Cathy! Thank you for reminding me to keep looking up!
Thank you, Crickett! The process wouldn’t be nearly as much fun were it not for friends like you to share it with. 🙂
I love seeing all the progress y’all have made on the tiny house AND what you are learning through it! God always teaches us profound things if we pay attention to the details of seemingly small things in our lives!
So true, Robyn! You’ll have to come over when we’re done (or any time).
Step-by-step progress brings big blessings in tiny house building.
Life lessons can make us feel closed in at times too.
Nevertheless, when we look up to the Lord, peace comes even in small spaces.
May your tiny house continue to grow to the glory of God.
Build on in victory.
Yes and amen, my friend! Thanks so much for taking the time to share. Blessings!
It’s going to be great.
Thank you, Jann! In so many ways it already is – thank you for sharing!!!
I needed this today Cathy. I’m in the midst of a couple challenging situations, both of which are completely out of my control. Everything is really always out of my control, but I feel much more comfortable within the seasons that “feel” controllable. I love your words and your tiny house.
I’m praying for you, Kim. May you sense God’s presence in the midst of your situations. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, friend.
Thank you dear friend for sharing this new adventure in your..and your families lives the past several months. I needed this today. I’m crying because, as always, I can’t believe the reality of the way my son died and that I’ll always wish I could see him just one more time…on the beach near Mt. Pleasant.
I’m so proud of you, Teresa. You could’ve hidden away from the world but instead, you are using his circumstances and yours (in the past) to help others. You are an inspiration!