We've got the rubber to the road. . .

Well, I had an outstanding meeting with Andy Miller, and I am ready to move forward on this project.  I have lined up an artist.  She is willing to do the art work and walk through the rooms with me to get the vision on the walls.  When I called she was in the middle of something (something no doubt creative and wonderful) and she will call me back later this week with more information (cost, time frame, etc).  

However, I think we will be able to start the Children's Welcome Center before she has the art done.  It will just involve painting the walls, refinishing the desks, and putting up curtains.  I think!  

I am going to create a giving tree for the hallway.  I will put things on there that we need:  trunk/treasure chest, book shelves, gift cards to Lowes, JoAnn Fabrics, Target, etc.  People can take a leaf or coconut-whatever-and purchase/donate those things for us.  If you have any ideas as to what else would be good, please share that with me.

I am soo excited and pumped up about this!  I hope you are too.