We have enough numbers from enough sources now to KNOW that we can’t afford the plan we have been working toward for the last several months. After a breakdown last weekend, however, I am committed to building and living out there.  I want it.  So, we are going to put a lot of sweat into it ourselves this summer and we are making some changes to the plan.  The good news is that the main part of our house plan will stay the same.  The roof is simpler, the ceilings are only 8 foot and some of the angles have been taken out.  But, we will be in a house and out there on that lot with all the beautiful trees.

This whole process has been amazing, difficult, fun, heart breaking and eye opening.  John and I have done a lot of amazing things in our lives.  I don’t say that to brag but rather to put things into perspective.  Because, at this point, with me at home, and John getting less overtime as well, we are actually making the least amount of income that we have made together as a couple.  Realizing that was hard.  Very hard.  To be honest, it wasn’t until a week ago that we finally figured that out.  I mean, I have been home since September… and we just woke up to that realization.  It was almost like we (I) were in denial.  So, its been quite a journey.

So, the new plan is just about done.  And now we will be going back to our subs.  And when I say our new plan, I mean both our new house plan as well as our plan for how to get it built.

It’s going to be a long summer, and likely painful both physically and emotionally.  Some dreams are being cut to allow others to continue.  And it is no secret that we are not exactly in the best physical shape either.  So the work will take a toll on us.  I hope we live through it.   

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.  I hope to blog throughout the build so you all can do it win us.  Sigh…  here we go.