Busy, busy, busy!

Wow, who ever knew buying a house involved all these details?!

We've been very busy the last few weeks. Between paperwork, loan appointments, packing, and all the other details of normal life - it's been quite hectic around here!

This past weekend, we had a wonderful few days. Friday, Danny was off work, so we were able to spend the day sleeping in, packing, watching a movie, and packing some more. Saturday, Danny spent the morning finishing packing up the office and taking down the computer desk (quite a task) while I did some baking and cooking. Saturday evening we spent celebrating Danny's mom's birthday at Steve and Julia's. It was fun to relax and spend time with family! We left that night and headed straight to my parents for a wonderful day celebrating our Savior with my parents, my best friend growing up, and her parents.

What a fun weekend! Unfortunately, on Monday, it was back to the grind of normal life around here.

We settle on the house on Friday! I'll keep you updated as more details come along.

Pics - as promised!

Here are some more pictures of the house, as promised! It was great to be able to get back in on Friday for the home inspection. The inspector said it looked great, and other than a few small cosmetic details, nothing needs to be done!

This is the view from the back door (in the kitchen) towards the living room.

This is the master bedroom with the sloped ceiling.

This is the 2nd bedroom upstairs.

We are still very excited about this move :) We are going to settlement on the 28th of March, and plan to move on April 5th, so any local folks who want to help, just let us know!

Boxes and Tips

Help!!!

Last time we moved, it was out of an apartment and seemed much less overwhelming than this move does for some reason. Other than new furniture, we haven't gotten that much more "stuff", yet the thought of packing is really overwhelming to me.

Does anybody have any moving tips they've found especially helpful?

Also - if anybody local has boxes - we could definitely use some! I could pick them up, or we could get them from you at church.

Thanks!

New home

We got it!

The little yellow house in the above picture is officially ours!

We will be back in on Friday for a home inspection and will take more pictures then, but here are a few.

I love the window over the sink!

The view as you walk in the front door :)

We don't officially have a settlement date yet, it looks like it'll be towards the end of March, and we'll move soon after!

We are very excited and look forward to this new season of life as homeowners. Thank you for your prayers, and please continue to pray for a smooth transaction.

It's all in His Hands.

Well, we made the offer! Now we just have to see if they accept. We hope to hear back before the weekend, but would not be surprised if it takes longer than that.

We both feel very much at peace - and know that if this is where He would have us - it will work out.

Thanks for your continued prayers!

House hunting!

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted - sorry about that!

This past weekend, Danny and I went house hunting with our realtor. We spent 4 hours going through 12 different homes within about 20 blocks of where we currently live. All I can say is WOW - talk about overwhelming!

However, we did find one that we both love! Tonight, around 8:00, we will meet her one more time to look at two more homes, and assuming we don't fall in love with either of those - we will do the paperwork to put an offer on the one we are most interested in at this point.

This whole process has happened so much more quickly than I ever thought...it definitely feels like it has just been a whirlwind!

Would you mind praying with us? We would love to have this home, it seems to have all the things we really would like. More than that though, please pray that God's will would be done. If this is the home for us - we know that He will make it happen, and it will be perfect. But if this is not the home for us - I do NOT want it! So please just pray for peace and a smooth transaction all the way around.

Thank you so much friends! I will update as soon as I can - hopefully with fun details.

Verses

Well, Leanne had asked for some of the verses I had mentioned in a previous post, so I figured I'd just put them on here!

Isaiah 40:29-31 ~ He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Proverbs 31:25 ~ She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Colossians 3:22-24 ~ Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

I find this last verse in particular extremely helpful! Most often, I have heard this quoted from verse 23 on, which leaves out the fact that this is directed toward SLAVES! If our Lord calls slaves to work like this, how much more should I, who am gainfully employed, work for the Lord!

Hope these are encouraging to others as well! Do you have any favorite encouraging verses?