Show and tell, long days for Mama

Mama and I took Grandma and Grandpa to see the place in Alvord that we are hoping to buy. I had Mama call the realtor to see if it was okay before we went and we were given permission – so I did not feel like we were trespassing. Our realtor did say that the seller’s realtor told her that it looks more likely that the current buyers may come through with the financing they need to buy the place – but they still had a couple more issues to work out with the bank. Of course, Grandma and Grandpa loved the place.

After we left Alvord we went to the little rock house in Decatur that Mama and I had considered buying when we were looking at a place to live while we were building. They loved that place too. It would actually work out pretty well for them for many years to come. They could share it with Victoria – an appealing thought to me and Mama – while Mama and I could have a place of our own; only the Lord knows where that is. On the way home we picked up Victoria since Grandma and Grandpa had taken her to work that day.

At this point we do not know how things are going to work out but I know that they will work for His glory and our good if we are patient and obedient. We still have the backup plan to build on the property on County Road 4010, but the debt load there would be higher than if we bought a more developed place. It’s not out of the question, but the Lord will need to make it very obvious to me that He wants me to do that.

For the moment Grandma and Grandpa are happy to be here. I do not know how long that will last because Grandma keeps talking about helping where she can and Grandpa keeps talking about doing big things so if Norman needs help and appears to be doing bigger things than me and Mama, they could pack up and go in a heartbeat. While they are here we will enjoy their company and be grateful for their help.

Mama is taking Grandma to a dentist that she knows from Decatur but that is now officed about an hour and a half away; south of Ft. Worth. Grandma needs the immediate attention and Mama really trusts this dentist. The fact that they cleared a spot on their appointment book to get her in right away speaks volumes. Hopefully, it will all work out well for Grandma.

This trip is on the heels of Mama spending the day out yesterday with Gracie Hecehveria – a just now five year old at our church. She is the oldest of the two children that we kept while their brother was in the hospital a week or so ago. Mama took her for a birthday shopping spree and a fancy lunch at Chuck e Cheese. It was very special since both of her siblings have severe milk allergies so that is not a place she would ever get to go with her family.

Mama bought her a pair of cowboy boots and some accessories. It was at least something that she will have for a while. Both of them were very excited about the fun they had. Both of them were completely worn out by the fun they had.

Gracie napped on the drive from Denton to Decatur. Mama fought the temptation to join her.