Tomorrow is the day we begin to move! The official move date is Thursday, March 20th, but tomorrow we pick up the keys and plan to move a few things around before Thursday morning. Thursday is also my gandson's 3rd birthday so we will celebrate in our new home. For his birthday he is getting a cool outdoor playset with swings, a slide and a fort. He is going to be so excited!
The Lord is so good! We have three different potential buyers for the current house. Or should I say three offers? I haven't received the final figure from one of the potential buyers, but have been told I should have it by the end of the week. I will be so glad when this is all over. This year is going to rock! God's blessings are just flowing deep and wide and we are going to Praise Him and give Him all the glory, Glory!!
So this is Spring Break. Although its cold and drippy outside it's going to be a good week. Unpacking and decorating the new house will be fun. The girls and I are really looking forward to it. I'm sure there will be some differences of opinions, but hopefully they will be settled with loving compromise.
Well, lots to do tomorrow so I'll put this away for the night.
God loves you and so do I!!
Selecting the perfect rock!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
new beginning????
Please pray for us....................
As I have said before, I am trying to sell my house. Recently a realtor suggested that we move out in order to sell it. She said that folks could see the possibilities without all of our "things" in it. About the same time a rental property within the exact price range and location became available to us. It has EVERY feature on our wish list except a fenced in back yard, which the landlord said could be added. Here is the dilemma................ if we move out before the house sells, we could be paying for both homes for a while. Now, my house could sell in a matter of days or weeks, but it could take longer. The realtor doesn't believe this will be the case, but of couse is unwilling to make any guarantee, which I understand. However, with all of us living in this house there is just too much stuff and we are getting nowhere trying to sell it in the state it is in. Additionally, we LOVE the rental house, and since I have no plans to purchase believe it to be perfect for us. We have enough savings put aside to pay for both for several months (6 - 7). Additionally I have received two offers from investors though quite a bit below what I am asking. Each however is more than what I owe. I believe if worse comes to worse I can always contact one of them and receive enough to pay it off and clear a little bit. Probably the same or close to the amount I will be spending out of savings. The realtor believes we can expect much more and doesn't recommend I accept such low offers. I want to please God in all that I do. I do not want to grieve him by making a wrong decision. (Been there, done that!)I know financially it makes sense to wait until the house is sold, but I respect the realtor's knowledge as well. Our pastor of course, suggests the most secure financial path................ and I don't disagree but who's to say the realtor isn't right and once empty it will sell very quickly. I am asking $25,000.00 under market value afterall. Finally, I want to move out and so do the girls. This is our flesh talking (want)yes, but it also makes some sense since we have had little luck while in it so far. We have begun to pack our belongings so to clear alot of the clutter out and perhaps the house will sell within the week. (Did I mention I really want to move?) I even believe a source of my migranes could be all the stress from this place. Couldn't God bless us with a quick sale even if I am taking a risk? I recognize I have free will and can do what I want but I really don't want to disappoint my heavenly Father by being unwise and selfish if that is what I am being. Am I being unwise????????? Is this a new beginning that should begin?????????
Please pray that God make it very, very, very clear. (Have I already said I really love the rental and seriously want to move?) I do not feel guilt nor conviction either way. But would like to know I am on HIS path.
As I have said before, I am trying to sell my house. Recently a realtor suggested that we move out in order to sell it. She said that folks could see the possibilities without all of our "things" in it. About the same time a rental property within the exact price range and location became available to us. It has EVERY feature on our wish list except a fenced in back yard, which the landlord said could be added. Here is the dilemma................ if we move out before the house sells, we could be paying for both homes for a while. Now, my house could sell in a matter of days or weeks, but it could take longer. The realtor doesn't believe this will be the case, but of couse is unwilling to make any guarantee, which I understand. However, with all of us living in this house there is just too much stuff and we are getting nowhere trying to sell it in the state it is in. Additionally, we LOVE the rental house, and since I have no plans to purchase believe it to be perfect for us. We have enough savings put aside to pay for both for several months (6 - 7). Additionally I have received two offers from investors though quite a bit below what I am asking. Each however is more than what I owe. I believe if worse comes to worse I can always contact one of them and receive enough to pay it off and clear a little bit. Probably the same or close to the amount I will be spending out of savings. The realtor believes we can expect much more and doesn't recommend I accept such low offers. I want to please God in all that I do. I do not want to grieve him by making a wrong decision. (Been there, done that!)I know financially it makes sense to wait until the house is sold, but I respect the realtor's knowledge as well. Our pastor of course, suggests the most secure financial path................ and I don't disagree but who's to say the realtor isn't right and once empty it will sell very quickly. I am asking $25,000.00 under market value afterall. Finally, I want to move out and so do the girls. This is our flesh talking (want)yes, but it also makes some sense since we have had little luck while in it so far. We have begun to pack our belongings so to clear alot of the clutter out and perhaps the house will sell within the week. (Did I mention I really want to move?) I even believe a source of my migranes could be all the stress from this place. Couldn't God bless us with a quick sale even if I am taking a risk? I recognize I have free will and can do what I want but I really don't want to disappoint my heavenly Father by being unwise and selfish if that is what I am being. Am I being unwise????????? Is this a new beginning that should begin?????????
Please pray that God make it very, very, very clear. (Have I already said I really love the rental and seriously want to move?) I do not feel guilt nor conviction either way. But would like to know I am on HIS path.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Interesting..................... I took this test....
| You Are 2: The Helper |
 You're incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know. Able to see the good in others, you're thoughtful, warm, and sincere. You connect with people who are charming and charismatic. At Your Best: You are deeply giving, altruistic, and humble. You devote your life to others while caring for yourself too. At Your Worst: You are manipulative and enjoy making other people guilty. Your Fixation: Rejection Your Primary Fear: Being unworthy of love Your Primary Desire: To be loved unconditionally Other Number 2's: Mother Teresa, John Travolta, Princess Diana, Dr. Phil, and Mr. Rogers. |
http://www.blogthings.com/whatnumberareyouquiz/">What Number Are You?
Monday, March 3, 2008
vote for my beautiful, beautiful boy!!!
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The above link is for a site where you can vote for Galen's photo. His mother put it in a picture contest and his is a finalist. Yea!!!
The above link is for a site where you can vote for Galen's photo. His mother put it in a picture contest and his is a finalist. Yea!!!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
It's been a while..................................
It's been a while since my last post. I've had a lot to do and have been so tired when I get home from school. Last weekend I went to a conference on Aspergers/Autism with the main speaker being Brenda Smith Myles, a nationally known expert and professor at the University of Kansas. The first break out session on careers/turning passions into paychecks was awesome! The following two sessions were only so-so. I have already put much of the information I learned into lessons for my classroom.
Last week, the girls and I found a house that we fell in love with. It has everything we are looking for and the price is perfect! We put in an application and hope to hear something some time this week. Also, an investor is coming to look at our current home to offer me a price for it. We are praying that he offers us what I want for this house and that we are approved for the "new" house. It would be such a blessing from God to get out from under this debt and move into a house we can better afford. It is of course, up to Him. We have put it in His hands. If we get the amount I am wanting, I will be able to buy a car too. It will be so nice when everything is settled.
Today was women's bible study. We studied Proverbs 31,the virtuous woman. Wow! Wouldn't it be great to be considered one. What a blessing to others she was/is. I pray that my heavenly Father would draw me closer and help me grow to be a virtuous woman! Our D1 classes will certainly help to get me started. Carol will be a lot of fun to work with.
It's getting late so I will close now.
Love to all
In Him,
Last week, the girls and I found a house that we fell in love with. It has everything we are looking for and the price is perfect! We put in an application and hope to hear something some time this week. Also, an investor is coming to look at our current home to offer me a price for it. We are praying that he offers us what I want for this house and that we are approved for the "new" house. It would be such a blessing from God to get out from under this debt and move into a house we can better afford. It is of course, up to Him. We have put it in His hands. If we get the amount I am wanting, I will be able to buy a car too. It will be so nice when everything is settled.
Today was women's bible study. We studied Proverbs 31,the virtuous woman. Wow! Wouldn't it be great to be considered one. What a blessing to others she was/is. I pray that my heavenly Father would draw me closer and help me grow to be a virtuous woman! Our D1 classes will certainly help to get me started. Carol will be a lot of fun to work with.
It's getting late so I will close now.
Love to all
In Him,
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