Finally- one year later
In May of 2007, Kelly and I found a house we LOVED! The owners were in a hurry to sell because the husband was already working across country, but our house was not ready to put on the market.
We talked for a long time and prayed to know if it was finally time to sell our home of 7 years- the answer was YES. So, we cleaned, rented a storage unit, cleaned some more, painted, tiled, replaced the light bulbs and cleaned even MORE- until we finally put the 'For Sale' sign in the yard on July 15th. And then,
we waited.
And waited and waited. We had felt so good about selling our home and the market was strong when we had made our decision but the market changed quickly and we wondered if we had made the right decision- again, the answer was YES.
After a LOT of prayers, tears, potential homes, potential buyers and Clorox wipes, we finally sold our home and found one that we felt was the right place for our family. After 8 months of looking at more than 50 houses, this was the first to feel like OUR home.
The journey over the past year has led us here, to this home, this neighborhood and this ward. Along the way I have been reassured that the Lord hears and answers my prayers; my patience has increased as I have waited for His wise and benevolent timing; and my faith has been strengthened that when we are obedient, all things work out for our good.
I am grateful for our new home! Our journey will continue as we settle in to this new and beautiful place and enjoy new experiences and opportunities. I am SO happy to be here, can you tell?
{self portrait, moving day, May 31st, 2008
one year after finding the house that started the journey}
We talked for a long time and prayed to know if it was finally time to sell our home of 7 years- the answer was YES. So, we cleaned, rented a storage unit, cleaned some more, painted, tiled, replaced the light bulbs and cleaned even MORE- until we finally put the 'For Sale' sign in the yard on July 15th. And then,
we waited.
And waited and waited. We had felt so good about selling our home and the market was strong when we had made our decision but the market changed quickly and we wondered if we had made the right decision- again, the answer was YES.
After a LOT of prayers, tears, potential homes, potential buyers and Clorox wipes, we finally sold our home and found one that we felt was the right place for our family. After 8 months of looking at more than 50 houses, this was the first to feel like OUR home.
{my old family room and my new family room on May 31st, 2008}
The journey over the past year has led us here, to this home, this neighborhood and this ward. Along the way I have been reassured that the Lord hears and answers my prayers; my patience has increased as I have waited for His wise and benevolent timing; and my faith has been strengthened that when we are obedient, all things work out for our good.
I am grateful for our new home! Our journey will continue as we settle in to this new and beautiful place and enjoy new experiences and opportunities. I am SO happy to be here, can you tell?
{self portrait, moving day, May 31st, 2008one year after finding the house that started the journey}
posted by jenn | 7/25/2008
8 Comments:
Good luck in your new neighborhood, ward and house!!! I'm excited for you guys and know that your prayers were answered-- although we miss you around here--
Next time you have a get together I would like to come-- sorry I missed the last one!!
Moving is always exciting. New people, new places!! We wish you the best of luck!!
You are so cute. Your new house is so cute. Your neighborhood is so cute. I love you.
Loved your story. Lots of faith to move after 7 years....did you end up in the house you found last year or a different house? I am glad you feel good about where you are. ---Heather
Yay! Gotta love the new place! I'm with Steph...if you do another get together, I want in! :)
By the way, we went and saw the new Batman last night and has anyone ever told you that you look like Maggie Gyllenhall? All the way thru, I was watching you!
yeah for a new home! can't wait to see more of it.
what a great update! exciting times for you :)
ha ha ha I agree with Amy, You are Maggie Gyllenhall from Batman, I was telling Dan how much you look alike *Your a star!* I miss you in ours but am so happy for your new home, must come seee!
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