Saturday was an exciting day. We looked at a house that had just come on the market, liked it and put an offer on it before noon. To our surprise, by late afternoon we were conversing with our realtor and doing counter-offer stuff. As of today, we are in escrow baby!!!
There is so much to this story that amazes me. First off, we had an offer on another house that we'd submitted earlier that week. This other house was a dump and would require booku work. The house we are getting could not be more opposite. It is in excellent shape and the seller has done extensive work and repair (even the landscaping, front and back!). This will mean that not only can we move right in, but also there are no projects on the foreseeable horizon! Night and day, these two houses are.
Secondly, it has a pool. Whoo-hoo! The kids are beside themselves over this little detail.
Thirdly, the house sits on a 1/2 acre lot.
Fourthly, the 1/2 acre is complete with walking paths, many fruit trees (one of each but not an orchard). The landscaping that the seller put in is drought tolerant and will not require a lot of upkeep.
And then! (yes, there's more!), the house has new carpeting, windows and window coverings, along with an updated kitchen.
Oh! and there is no need to even paint! But of course I plan to paint the kids rooms, but that's only to add some personality and color to an otherwise neutral pallet.
See???!! Isn't all that incredible??! I am amazed and overwhelmed by this huge blessing from the Lord. However, I fear that I will loose much sleep over this one, only because I am vastly excited! I am so thankful to the Lord for His provision and walking with us through this.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down
from the Father of the heavenly lights.
James 1:17
6 comments:
Yay! I was waiting for such news from you. What an answer to prayer and to waiting.
What an amazing blessing!
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen (Eph 3:20-21)
what a wonderful dream come true! Hope all goes smoothly through escrow. Can't wait to see pics.
So excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures.
Congratulations! I'd always wondered how to spell booku!:-) God provides!!!
I am totally praising God with you!! I love you, my friend, and can't wait to talk to you!
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