I never know the paths that God
has for my family and me,
but lately...
we are learning
how to walk by
FAITH!
It all started back in November, when God
answered some heart felt prayers
and led us to this beautiful cottage.
The month of December was spent
applying for financing and we closed
on this place on December 15th.
We spent the next month
knee deep in paint
changing the interior from
this....
to...
this!
And from this...
to...
this!
(for more before and afters see
All this in time, to move the in-laws
into the cottage mid January!
About a year ago,
I sensed God opening my heart to downsizing
from our 5000sq ft home...
to something smaller,
allowing us to be or almost be debt free.
Wayne and I started praying for unity
and started to explore our options.
Our ideal wish list included:
a home with character
walking distance from school
walking distance from town
walking distance to parks
an inviting yard
... to name a few!
We toured several different places
but either the places we saw
weren't set up for our lifestyle,
were one room too small,
or we did not feel
God's open door.
This home came closest to our wish list,
but for reason's, we could not understand
at the time...,
God did not open this door either.
One evening, I was driving down a back
street in our little "downtown"
and saw a sign in front of a home
announcing an Interiors Auction.
Thru God's prompting...
I drove Wayne by the house later that week.
By this time, the auction had already taken
place and the auction sign was already removed.
Once again, God prompted me to
investigate if the home was for sale.
Now, I must confess.... I tried to pass this
phone call off to Wayne.
All I kept saying to myself...
these owners are going to think I'm crazy
"Excuse me but is this home for sale?"
As it turned out, later that week I passed by the home
on Sunday and there
was a car parked in front of the home.
I continued on, until that "Prompting Voice" in my head
screamed "go back and ask".
I steeled my nerve and approached
the front door and knocked.
A sweet older lady answered the door,
and I asked...
"Excuse me but is this house for sale?"
Yes....
Yes, the lady who answered the door
was the neighbor and relative.
By that evening both the neighbor
and the auctioneer/ listing agent
had called our house
and an appointment had been set
to tour the home on Tuesday.
Not even two weeks later,
we had put an offer in on the home
and were stunned to hear it was accepted!
We spent January and up till
last week dealing with the financing.
Once again, God has opened more doors.
Once again, God has opened more doors.
Even two weeks ago,
due to an error on the banks part,
we were told our loan
due to an error on the banks part,
we were told our loan
was denied.
God is teaching me that He is in control, and
I have little to no control over anything.
But, only because He opens doors..
Wayne and I closed on our new home
on Thursday!
(I just love the new key Wayne made for me!)
Our New Home
The Provision at West Bay
The wish list was exceeded in so many ways!
Our new home is in town!
It is within walking distance from
school, the community center, parks,
great local restaurants, even our church!
Not only does it fit our desired size requirement,
but God has blessed us with a beautiful
property surrounding the home!
We have 1.65 acres with
a beautiful orchard.
At the rear of the property run a wonderful creek!
Another lesson that I'm learning...
God's blessings sometimes take work on our part!
Wait till you see the inside!
Major gut job!
Enough posts to keep me busy for the year!
Now we just need to get
this house sold!
We spent two weeks preparing our current home for market.
I hope to be sharing some photos with you soon!
So for those wondering were I've been...
knee deep in homes,
showings,
runny noses
renovations
and clinging to God!
I'm looking forward to sharing befores
and afters of our new place.
