One Step Closer

About this time last year, Michael and I found out we need to have our basement fixed.  We got a estimate from one place about how much it would cost to fix.  Needless to say, it was way out of our reach.

This spring, we received a letter for the city about a rehabilitation program.  We would be given a loan to fix the basement and possibly the doors with no interest and no payments.  We would just have to pay it back when we sold the house.  Needless to say, this was an answer to our prayers.

We are now one step closer to getting our basement fixed.  An inspector came by the house yesterday and look everything over.  We are now getting quotes to fix things the basement and replace the doors.  We are hoping to get everything fixed and done by spring.

All Hallows Day

Most people forget that the day after Halloween is a Christian holiday, primarily Catholic.  Even the name Halloween comes from this day.  "Hallow" means Holy and "Een" is an abbreviation of evening.  Halloween means Holy Evening; fitting as it is the day before All Saints/Hallows Day.

An almost forgotten holiday it is.  Christians are to spend the day remembering and honoring the saints who have come before us; martyrs and non.  While I'm not Catholic I like the idea behind the day.   Taking time to remember those who died for their faith and those who gave their lives to the ministry.

I have a lot of people that I look up to from the Christian faith.  Most are missionaries who followed God's call and persevered through many trials.  Lillian Trasher, Hudson Taylor, Gladys Aylward; all sacrificed much but did so much more for God's kingdom.  Many of the saints did the same; stood up for Christ in the face of death and spread the gospel to those who didn't know him.