Post Harvey Tiny living

8 years ago

430 square feet, family of 5 (plus the dog). this is a room, closet and half bath attached to our garage that we converted to living quarters after we flooded. hard to take photos that show everything, but we have got all we need (minus a shower) and will live here while we tear down and build a new (4' higher) home.

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Cyndy
Original Author

8 years ago

Denita - well, it's either laugh or cry, and I'd much rather laugh! We have livestock- so staying on site is necessary for us. I am thankful to have this little space in addition to a travel trailer. So many around us are in small trailers or even in pop-ups. Most near us didn't have insurance and are just having to slowly make repairs themselves. It's really devastating to see. We are trying to salvage some counters and other things from the old house to pass along to friends and neighbors.

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Cyndy
Original Author
8 years ago
The kids room (pardon the mess). 11.5' x7.5'. My 5, 9, and 11 year old share this room. they will either be super close or need extensive therapy when this is over. time will tell.
Cyndy
Original Author
8 years ago
before pictures....we had to rip out lower cabinets and 4' of sheetrock.
Denita
8 years ago
You have an amazing attitude and I look forward to your progress. What a great idea to be right there on site while you tear down and rebuild after Harvey.
Denita
8 years ago
Your children are lucky to have such a great example to follow in the wake of a disaster. I was wondering where you shower since you said the space only had a half bath....the travel trailer! Thank goodness you are resourceful.
btydrvn
8 years ago
So many life lessons ...from this experience...for you and your family...your innovative ...creative use of space....your positive attitude that you will not just survive but thrive through this......is a gift to your children’s attitude toward future challenges....an example of no matter what happens you still try to help out people even worse off than you are....you should be proud and you family is lucky to have you.....