House Update!

Time for a house construction update! One of our main issues lately has been trying to get contractor quotes and schedules lined up in order to choose the right person. My husband has been so busy trying to oversee the construction that I decided to jump in & help him by calling contractor's for prices & set up appointments. Apparently it worked (+lots of prayer!) because we finally have some things lined up!!

//Friday- the husband met with a plumber and septic tank contractor today & both gave quotes on the spot- that almost never happens in the construction world!! They both were nice & extremely knowledgeable so we are hiring them to work next week!
//Saturday Morning- Insulation contractor is meeting with the husband to give us a quote.
//Monday- HVAC is being installed
//Tuesday, Wednesday- Electrical Contractor will be back to finish up next week (until the drywall is finished, then he has to finish putting up lights)
//Wednesday- Plumber is going to start and should be done in 1 day.
//Friday ?- Septic Tank being installed
//This week- Deck & stairs finished

[last Friday after I donated blood]

By the first of June, we will be ready for:
//Insulation
//Drywall
//Garage Doors
//Flooring (tile + wood)
//Kitchen & Laundry room cabinets
//Walk- in Closet hardware/shelving

These last few things can actually wait until after we have moved in!
//Interior Doors/hardware
//Trim
//Exterior Hardi-board
//Paint House
//Plantation Blinds
//Attic Ladder
//Mow & Landscape

Most Excited For:
//Having dinner at an actual dining room table (our DR at our apartment is full of packed boxes)
//Having a walk-in closet for all my clothes + shoes!
//Drinking wine, reading books + writing on our new deck- I love the quietness of the country..
//Having a sauna to detox
//Shopping for House Decor
//Planting a Garden & flowers
//The views of the woods + enjoying beautiful sunsets..I was made to live in the middle of nature..
//Being finished with house construction & finally being able to relax a little and not be so stressed! Use extra time to go back to school + travel and have fun on the weekends.
//Finally- having friends & family over for a House-warming!

Raw Green OrganicsDetox System + a Giveaway!!

Before I get into my Product Review today- I just want to say that I had this review in draft before Roscoe passed away- it's been a little over 1 month but any memories that I have with Roscoe, I want to share on the blog- he was such a huge part of our lives and just because he is gone on to heaven, doesn't mean that I have to give up my wonderful memories with him!With that said, let's get on with the Review + Giveaway!

I have a fabulous Review for you today- brought to you by Raw Green Organics- they are offering one of my readers to win one of these RawJuvenate  detox Systems ($120 value)!! How sweet is that?! So read on to find out how you can win!

Roscoe was excited about the RawGreenOrganics  Detox system, but a little wary when he saw the word "detox".."please not only juices for a week" he thought to himself..

Don't worry Roscoe! There is also vegan protein + super-greens to make smoothies!!

Sorry#notsorry I couldn't help myself- my dog has the most expressive face + I have a huge imagination and I always feel the need to make up silly stories! haha

I was so excited to try out both products that I decided to just mix them all together in a smoothie with some blueberries and bananas- very delicious! The Rawjuvenate Detox System also came with vegan probiotics, Super Aloe & Super Fiber (If you have a sensitive stomach like yours truly, I would recommend starting with 1 capsule then building up to 2-3). I love that it's all vegan + cruelty free- right up my alley!

RawJuvenate is designed as a 5-product system. The program comes in a 28-day detox and can be maintained as part of a long-term, healthy lifestyle. Beginners should start by replacing one solid meal a day with one liquid meal a day. Advanced users should use all 5-products with the 28-day program.

Just add 2 scoops vegan protein + 1 scoop of raw greens & shake, shake, shake! 

I chose lunch to have my daily green drink- this was the perfect meal along with some fruit. I feel so much better knowing that if I eat a lousy dinner, at least I know that I had a healthy lunch full of nutrients. I've also noticed that I have kept off a couple of lbs, so I'm thinking that it has something to do with the daily Rawjuvenate shakes! 

Raw Green Organics also sell diet and weight management products like RawTrim on their website- I am considering trying some out. I have had a difficult time losing the last 7 lbs, but I am pretty sure it could be that I refuse to give up my wine + cheese!! I would love to find something that actually works! 

But I digress, back to the Rawjuvenate Detox kit- who would like to win one of these amazing kits?!

So do you want to know how you can win this  Rawjuvenate Detox Kit and start detoxing + glowing?! 

1.) Follow My Life Being Renewed on GFC 
2.) Like Raw Green Organics on FB and leave a comment saying why you should win this detox kit
3.) Like My Life Being Renewed on FB
4.) Like RGO on Twitter
5.) Leave a comment on this blog post on why you should win the giveaway & you will be entered to win!!

I will announce the winner on Monday of next week. Good luck to Everyone!!

Hello May..

I can't believe it's May already- it's been 1 month & 1 day since our little Roscoe has gone on to heaven and I still miss him so much. I thought that the more time that went by, that I could try to ignore it all and try to forget..but I can't forget him-it hurts so much still..when I think about Roscoe, my heart is so broken, I can't come to terms that I will never be able to kiss and hold him again- that is what hurts the most..

What also hurts is that everyone knew about it as soon as it happened and my husband and I haven't received even a phone call or text from several people including some of our own families to say they were sorry for our loss. I find it extremely sad that there are people that lack basic kindness and compassion to the point that they can't even acknowledge when someone is hurting..that is beyond my comprehension. Regardless if someone isn't a huge fan of animals, if I am hurting I just want my family and friends to be there.
On the positive side, we have had so much support from friends and some family calling, texting, emailing and it's nice knowing that there are people who do have compassion and care.. 

I know that I should be excited about our new house and I am to an extent, but a big piece of me left when Roscoe took his last breath..he was a huge part of me. I can't even think about that night or read the post that I wrote about how it all happened. I keep blaming myself for not saving him- I keep thinking of all of the things that I could have and should have done…I hope that I can forgive myself one day..

I am working on moving on, but it just takes more time for me than most- when I love, I love extremely hard and I give all of my heart and soul. I don't give that to many people at all- Roscoe and my husband were the only two in this world that I have ever given my heart and soul to completely without holding back, like I do with so many people- I have been hurt so much that I don't like opening up to people in fear of them breaking my heart when they leave or hurt me at some point..

I have been staying busy working on the new house and burying my nose in books constantly. Honestly, I have been reading a lot lately, sometimes even 4 or more books per week. I am not sure if that is the best way to heal- I tend to want to run away and get lost in other people's stories, so I can forget about my own sadness, even for a little while.

via Etsy

The good news is the house is going well- this week we have the electrical contractor, plumber, roofer and maybe even the heat/air being installed. I feel like the sooner we get moved into the new house, that we can leave behind some of the bad memories of the apartment, where it all happened and start some new nice memories. I think that right now, it is just too soon to expect to be back to normal. Everyone has to grieve in their own way and it doesn't happen overnight. I have my good days and my bad days, but in the end I know that things will get better and I feel like God has a plan for us..