FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1331780657' post='2400928'] I got to see the voodoo dolls up close today. He had just thrown them out the window, and then about 30 bags of trash got put on top. The dumpster got emptied today, so they got uncovered. They were kind of made of yarn wrapped into a ball, maybe wrapped around a stick figure, about 4 inches long. I didn't touch them, and wouldn't let anyone else touch them without rubber gloves on. They are now in the dumpster. One had red and white striped legs that reminded me of Pippi Longstocking. I still don't understand, and probably never will, why someone would purposely invite evil into their home and their lives. [/quote] Wow... Major prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 We picked out the paint today. He's getting Coastal Beige in the main areas of the house with white trim, the master bedroom is going to be Ice Wine a kind of dusty purple, the second bedroom is going to be red. The old appliances were carried out today, including a deep freeze the guy had on his balcony. The plumber replaced all the fixtures in the bathroom, and removed the kitchen sink so I can tile the countertop. She donated her time after work. Tomorrow I go to the Habitat for Humanity Restore to get the tile for the counters and backsplash. He had some friends over after school today to relay some more trash down stairs. I'm glad we got the contractor trash bags because the last thing I want spilled in the hall ways or on the stairs is any of this guy's vile possessions. I'm still amazed at the amount of trash that has come out of that apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Euck. Talk about a Lenten journey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3LSOP Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1331782007' post='2400943'] We picked out the paint today. He's getting Coastal Beige in the main areas of the house with white trim, the master bedroom is going to be Ice Wine a kind of dusty purple, the second bedroom is going to be red. [/quote] Avvesome paint colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='i<3LSOP' timestamp='1331822082' post='2401087'] Avvesome paint colors. [/quote] Those are the colors he picked. I thought it was important for him to have ownership of the unit, and picking paint and carpet colors doesn't actually cost any more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Catherine, I suggested up in post #68 that maybe we could have a 'virtual housewarming' for Zack.... kind of a virtual potluck or party to celebrate when he moves in. I was kind of faceous, but I wonder if maybe he might like some special recipies or something like that. Would he like a 'house blessing' and virtual party when he is ready to move in? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3LSOP Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1331831610' post='2401189'] Those are the colors he picked. I thought it was important for him to have ownership of the unit, and picking paint and carpet colors doesn't actually cost any more money. [/quote] Yeah, that is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh! And yes they are great colors, and I think it's fantastic you gave him the input options. You are a GREAT parent, Catherine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 When we are done, we will take lots of pictures, and have a big housewarming party. All he wanted me to make for the party is peanut brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 make divinity and i'm there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I think the last time I made divinity was the last time I made peanut brittle. It was like 3 or 4 Christmases ago, but Zack still asks for peanut brittle every chance he gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) OK, I'd like a good recipe for Peanut brittle! I can contribute some great recipies..... I suspect he'll eat many-a-meal with you, but he may want to start learning to run some on his own as well.... Made a great pot roast last night.... would be happy to share the VERY easy recipe.... I can't imagine anything that would discourage an evil spirt more than prayer and a loving community -- which usually includes laughter and good food.... And... I associate Divinity with visiting my grandmother... who died the same year as Pres. Kennedy! I'd LOVE a good divinity recipe.... Edited March 15, 2012 by AnneLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 The exorcism is tomorrow at 6pm. It was actually hard for Zack to work there by himself because he kept hearing weird stuff that scared him. Austin thought we were being silly until we drug him upstairs. I was replacing some electric outlets and he was supervising. All of a sudden there was a banging noise and the table where my tools were kind of moved. For someone like Austin who routinely has hallucinations even that was too much. This is less of a renovation and is now a reclamation. A bit like reclaiming an old strip mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I just got goose bumps. I will be praying for all involved tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 ditto, i'll be praying too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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