Real Estate: What $700k Will Buy

My Sis' is very happy. A couple of years back, her BFF had to move to a different state because of a job situation. Now bff/hubby/kids and pups have come back into the neighbourhood. They bought the lovely 3-bedroom home, below, within sight of my Sis' back deck. 

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back view

My Sis' house is situated higher in elevation (better views); has 3-levels, 4 bedrooms, more interior square footage and has recent upgrades.

 So, is her home worth close to $1 million since her BFF's (smaller) house was purchased for $700k??  No. Not quite there yet, says she.

Here are a few shots of my Sis' pretty home:

House below is worth $2 Million

A reminder of what's lasting and important

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: 

except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Ps 127, KJV

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Jesse B

Our long-time friend passed away suddenly from complications of an  aortic aneurysm that he suffered a week before Christmas. We had had a fun dinner with him just a little over 2 weeks before he suddenly fell ill. Today we say our final goodbyes, and weep with his wife and children.  However,  our sorrow is not without hope. Jesus Christs promises eternal life to all who would believe in Him by faith... not based on: good works, rituals,  prayers to saints, church membership, secret knowledge, reincarnation, and so on. It's all by grace, through faith.  Jesse will be terribly missed -- but he is now absent in the body, and present with the Lord Jesus Christ. No more suffering, pain, worries, tears, or health problems.  

 "... to be with Christ; which is far better"

Philippians 1:23

Jesse Barrera, age 61 of Lansing, IL, formerly of Evanston, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Jane (nee Watkinson), children: Jason Barrera and Joanna Barrera; and six siblings: Rick, Charisse, Elizabeth, Aurora, Lucille, and Robert. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents: Vicente and Fernanda Barrera.

Friends are invited to visit with Jesse’s family on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Funeral services for Jesse will be follow at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jesse’s name to the Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610.

Jesse was employed as a bus driver for PACE and was a member of the Million Miler Club.

J.B. Obituary

6 Degrees of Separation

This showed up on my Facebook wall, and I was honestly perplexed.  Who in the world took this picture; and knew to forward it to our son, who in turn forwarded it to me?  The answer below ...

Chris  knows our son through their mutual employment with the Youth Camp in WI a few years back. Plus, our son was his wedding photographer.  Chris and his wife are also friends with our daughter-in-laws relatives here in  the area. Chris  will continue his connection to Jared as he's been hired by hubby's  company as a temp in the Design Department.  It's a small world after all!

PS:  Hubby's heart-felt words really touched my heart!