Natural building and Reciprocal roofs

This beautiful home in Wales was made from straw bales, with a reciprocal roof. It could also have been made out of earth bags or cob. Both cob and earth bags are cheap. Both last a long time and can withstand strong storms. Often the straw bale tends to be more expensive for some reason. Maybe because its not "dirt cheap."

My husband Lee and I have been looking at doing a natural building for many years now. They are cheaper and non toxic, unlike the homes most of us live in now. Owner built homes are also usually less expensive.

Reciprocal roofs are said to be strong and fairly easy to build. They are also good for living roofs and are very pretty.

Here are two links:

While I was looking up reciprocal roofs, I came across this neat "music" video. I hope ya'll like it.

More about the beautiful Wales home...

~Kathleen

God Said Wait

My husband Lee and I made an offer on seven acres in Only, TN. On Monday Lee had off work so we spent the afternoon at the property. It was so much fun! We made a parking spot by cutting trees down. We cut a trail to the dry creek bed. We cooked chicken over a fire. I said it was an answer to prayer. Then Judgment said "and God said yes."

On Tuesday we found out the property has a $83,000 Federal lien against it. We withdrew our offer. The seller may be able to clear it in a few months. It has been a roller coaster ride, but maybe God is just saying "Wait." We should definitely wait on Him. He works all things together for good to them that love Him to them that are called according to his purpose.

No Nap Today

On days like these, it sure is hard to stay awake. Take it from three year old Elijah.

We mowed our lawn!

It may not seem like a big deal to mow one's lawn, but we have never done that before in Tennessee. We didn't own a lawn mower and didn't have a lot of money to go buy one. So with the help of the landlord, we have procured the use of a lawn mower. We are taking back our yard! It seems like our garden just grew up overnight, after Lee cut the grass around it. The boys loved the fresh cut grass. There were so many bugs for the chickens to find and eat. It looks so nice. Thank you, Lee.