Although we have known the air date for a while, we didn't want to publish anything here until the schedule was available on TLC's website. "Trading Spaces: Kindness after Katrina; Mississippi: Southern Hospitality" will premiere this Saturday, March 4th at 8pm (central) on TLC. We have not seen the cut version, but have every confidence Kevin was kind to us and did a fantastic job on the edits. Please tune in to watch this very special episode, and join us in praising the Lord for His provision of this great experience.
Again, our sincere thanks to all who helped us get the house ready for the show. We could not have done this without each and everyone of you!
Monday, February 27, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Luckiest People
The words of a dear friend today in regard to Holly and I:
By all indications, it turns out our Massachusetts plumber has been scamming us from the get go. He's very crafty. He latched on to a local contractor (who has done a good job for us) for credibility. He somehow also got a referral to us through our local church. He initially asked for $1,000 deposit for materials and immediately delivered a whirlpool tub, a regular tub/shower and a shower along with some copper piping. He then, based on all this credibility, convinced us to 'purchase' through him some additional fixtures and upgrades for some more money (up front of course). All told, we ended up into him for $5,600 and thus far he's only delivered the above mentioned materials and done a very small amount of rough plumbing.
We've been frustrated by his lack of progress the last few weeks and were turning up the pressure on him . He always had an excuse and so we began putting pressure on the local contractor as well. Long story short, today we discovered that John Tasselari has a record of fraudulent activity. He doesn't have a Mississippi Plumbing License. His Mass. license was apparently revoked a few years ago. He's has the notable distinction of being on the Foxborough, Mass. police 'most wanted list' for what appear to be 5 outstanding warrants.
So, please pray that we are patient and wise and charitable and submissive and patient and patient and patient in the midst of this setback. We want to be angry and get even, but I don't think that is the proper response. We could also use some help now in the plumbing department too, so if you want to pray for that, we'd be very grateful.
"Ya'll are the luckiest people I know"Her tongue was planted firmly in cheek.
By all indications, it turns out our Massachusetts plumber has been scamming us from the get go. He's very crafty. He latched on to a local contractor (who has done a good job for us) for credibility. He somehow also got a referral to us through our local church. He initially asked for $1,000 deposit for materials and immediately delivered a whirlpool tub, a regular tub/shower and a shower along with some copper piping. He then, based on all this credibility, convinced us to 'purchase' through him some additional fixtures and upgrades for some more money (up front of course). All told, we ended up into him for $5,600 and thus far he's only delivered the above mentioned materials and done a very small amount of rough plumbing.
We've been frustrated by his lack of progress the last few weeks and were turning up the pressure on him . He always had an excuse and so we began putting pressure on the local contractor as well. Long story short, today we discovered that John Tasselari has a record of fraudulent activity. He doesn't have a Mississippi Plumbing License. His Mass. license was apparently revoked a few years ago. He's has the notable distinction of being on the Foxborough, Mass. police 'most wanted list' for what appear to be 5 outstanding warrants.
So, please pray that we are patient and wise and charitable and submissive and patient and patient and patient in the midst of this setback. We want to be angry and get even, but I don't think that is the proper response. We could also use some help now in the plumbing department too, so if you want to pray for that, we'd be very grateful.
3Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Virgil Willard Hayes
Not sure many from the MSMS period of my life read this, but Will Hayes passed away this week. Will was my roommate first year (1991-1992). I received the news Monday evening that he was in ICU and not expected to survive. The note below indicates that by then he may have already passed.
Batch
I am writing you to let you know that Will Hayes (MSMS Class of 1993) passed away on Monday February 13, 2006 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The visitation will be 5-8pm on Friday February 17 in Canton, Mississippi at the Breeland Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday February 18, 2006 at the First Methodist Church (across the street from the funeral home.) Cards can be sent toWhether you knew him or not, please pray for Will's family, that God's comfort and peace would envelop them in what must be an extremely agonizing time.
PO Box 153
Canton, MS 39046
More information will be posted on the website (www.msmsaa.org) as it becomes available.
Sepideh Baghaii
MSMS Class of 1996
Batch
Permit Granted, Claim Filed
Well, we got the electrical permit we needed. Buddy is coming back down tonight to tidy up the remaining rough electrical work. I'll help him tomorrow do what remains to be done in the attic.
We also got word that the insurance adjuster has filed our claim. He submitted the claim for 100% of our policy value which is great. BUT, we aren't out of the woods yet as the insurance company must approve his recommendation.
So, please offer thanks that we've received the permit and pray fervently that the insurance company would see fit to approve our claim and pay the limits of the policy.
Batch
We also got word that the insurance adjuster has filed our claim. He submitted the claim for 100% of our policy value which is great. BUT, we aren't out of the woods yet as the insurance company must approve his recommendation.
So, please offer thanks that we've received the permit and pray fervently that the insurance company would see fit to approve our claim and pay the limits of the policy.
Batch
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Electrical Permission
We have an urgent need for an electrical permit.
A very generous friend has donated his time and talent wiring our house for free. This has been a tremendous blessing and we are extremely thankful for his service.
However, he isn't licensed locally and we haven't been able to find contractors who are licensed that are willing to pull the permit for us. This is either because they're too busy to bother and there's very little in this for them OR they aren't willing to put their name on someone else's work.
So, we need someone who is willing to pull the permit. Please pray that the right person would materialize. If you know someone who is able and may be willing to do us this favor, please let us know ASAP. Without inspection and approval, we are not able to proceed with putting the rest of the house together (you can't hang drywall before you get approval).
Thanks,
Batch
A very generous friend has donated his time and talent wiring our house for free. This has been a tremendous blessing and we are extremely thankful for his service.
However, he isn't licensed locally and we haven't been able to find contractors who are licensed that are willing to pull the permit for us. This is either because they're too busy to bother and there's very little in this for them OR they aren't willing to put their name on someone else's work.
So, we need someone who is willing to pull the permit. Please pray that the right person would materialize. If you know someone who is able and may be willing to do us this favor, please let us know ASAP. Without inspection and approval, we are not able to proceed with putting the rest of the house together (you can't hang drywall before you get approval).
Thanks,
Batch
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