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About Charmadawn

Jesus lover πŸ’œ Wife of Steve for 39 years πŸ’œ Mom to 2 grown kiddos πŸ’œ BB to grandsons Jack, Luke, Patrick Joseph and Benjamin and granddaughter Abigail Dawn πŸ’œ8 years ago we purchased, Rescued and Restored a 121 year old farmhouse and we live together as a multigenerational household. Come follow our crazy. Isaiah 54:7

Lots of friends and family

Today was filled with friends. Kelli surprised us with a visit today. She was my very VERY best friend all the way through elementary school and middle school. She practically lived at our house. She went on vacations with us. … Continue reading

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The Climb

The stairs are going in tonight. THE STAIRS ARE GOING IN TONIGHT!!! Here is a lovely shot of the “before” stairs. The stairs were immediately inside the front doors. They were steep and look closely at the top. Weird sideways … Continue reading

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The middle of the night

well hey middle of the nighters! Why do we wake in the middle of the night? Are we not supposed to be sleeping? It’s Sunday for goodness sake, my busiest Β and most important day of the week. You see my … Continue reading

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7th month reno-versary

It has been a big week at the old house. We have painted walls, the kitchen cabinets are being installed, the ceilings are being repaired and painted and the new stairs are being built. It is unbelievable how much as … Continue reading

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The miracle wedding

My cousin Jamie is more like the sister I didn’t have. We don’t live near one another, we only get to see each other once or twice a year but that doesn’t matter. She got married last weekend. All that … Continue reading

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the story of the doors

When we started demolition, we wanted to try and save everything that we could possibly reuse. This was before there was a plan, before walls changed and stairs moved. Before the attic was actually a place to go. The doors … Continue reading

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We have drywall

I know it’s been a while since I posted. So much happening but so little time to write. I was able to get a few pictures of the new drywall. It makes the house look so different. Walls people!!! This … Continue reading

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Check.it.out.

The old house is starting to really shape up. We rented a lift for 3 weeks, oh my aching check book, to be able to reach the high parts. There are many high partssssssssss. The old siding had been covered … Continue reading

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It’s not always fun

This has been a hard week in regards to the house renovation.  However this week a family at our church lost their son to suicide. This week there has been sickness and pain. It’s has been an emotional rollercoaster. It’s … Continue reading

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It’s more than just a house

I had a wonderful and very thought provoking conversation with a friend this morning. She prompted questions as we sat in the office. “How are you?” “How are the house updates coming?” We chat…..it’s sweet and I love her. Then … Continue reading

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