I know some people still actually check in every once in awhile for cute pictures and stories. Sorry that those have been few and far between lately and they will continue to be so...WE ARE MOVING. I haven't blogged much about this journey b/c we weren't sure where it would end. After months of prayer and struggling to understand why things don't always go to our plans, we sold our house and are moving to Williamson county. We felt like this was the best way to get Christian (and eventually Baylor) the education we desire without totally breaking the bank with private school.
We began this process in Oct/Nov of '08 when we put our house on the market and moved in with my parents. I had no desire to keep the house show ready all the time and we hoped it wouldn't take for ever to sell. With moving out of the house we were able to clear out a lot of everyday stuff that every one deals with, but doesn't necessarily want cluttering up a house they are thinking about buying. To be able to live with my parents was and has continued to be a blessing. We ended up being, in my opinion, one of THE most walked through houses in Nashville...I lost count of how many showings we had. I would have driven myself crazy with last minute cleanings and we would have ended up spending a lot of time over at my parents anyway. With all the many showings we did not receive a single offer and that was frustrating. We knew the economy was bad and it wasn't the best time to be selling, but with ALL the showings we thought we would get some little something. We continued to lower our price and try to entice a buyer...It was not until July of '09 that we received our first offer. The people wanted the house for even less then what we were offering and it took A LOT of going back and forth (and prayer) before we finally accepted an offer that was still far less then what we had hoped for.
MEANWHILE...
In Feb '09 we found a plan and lot that we felt fit our needs and had begun the process of building a home. We prayed and prayed to see if this was the right decision and felt like we were making a good one. We are at the end of a street called a hammer head (like a cul-de-sac with no through road, but no houses at the end) The plan we selected was the first one I had looked at (and I had looked at A LOT) and felt my family in it. I know that may sound a little weired, but that's what is was like for me. I could see my family living day to day and it fitting our needs. The house was set to be completed in July and we felt sure our old house would sell before then. As you read above it didn't sell until mid July so we had a lot of stress and worry on our hands as to whether we would even get to buy the house we had built. We are very thankful that it has all worked out (even if it waited to the last second) and are eager to move into our new home. Closing is set for the end of August...right after the kids start school. Once again not the way I would have planned it, but still I am thankful.
This long post was mainly for me to record and remember. We (as in people) have many plans for our lives and this process has reminded me that we need to remember that God's plans and timing is not always the same as what we think should happen. He does provide and I have learned to be a little more patient and A LOT more thankful for what I have in my life. Family& friends are a lot more important than where I call home. Taking time to enjoy my husband and children is a lot more important then worrying about what will happen next. Placing my faith in God is just important period.
What could be better than playing soccer with two of your best friends? Having your Daddy as an assistant coach!! She loves that he is doing this and the other coach is her friend Macy's daddy:) She really does enjoy it and asks when she gets to go play again. It is a short 8 game season, so hopefully that we'll leave her begging for more next year.
so focused
Practicing in her super cute pink outfit
