Settling in...

 We are settling into our new home.

The journey to buying a home was a winding road.  We had been looking for a rental or an apartment for several months when we began to think of the possibility of maybe buying a home. The thought scared me to death as I never planned or dared to dream of being in a home that was truly mine/ours.

I contacted 2 realtors that I knew of and both of them quickly answered my message with the suggestion to get prequalified and a list of people they prefer I use.  I felt very pushed away and left hung out to dry by these responses.  My husband and I continued to pray for direction and started looking on a few realtor sites to see what was out there. 

September and October were extremely difficult months for me mentally and emotionally. After my stay in the hospital, my husband took the lead and started seeking out a realtor that he trusted so that we could start the process of looking for a home. He reached out to a friend/former co-worker who was now a realtor and it was a perfect fit for us and our goals in finding a place we could afford and where God wanted us to be. 

We closed on our new home in early January and have been blessed with friends and co-workers who have helped us move furniture and allow us to borrow their vehicles or trailers.  

I have the kitchen mostly set up and eagerly await my Tupperware order so that I can organize staple goods and make the most of the space we have in our new home.  

All the unopened boxes are currently piled into my future office/craft room. No photos of that room until we get my desk moved in there and a lot more organized. 

So far today I have unpacked 4 boxes, folded a basket of laundry and made myself lunch. I am still overwhelmed with the blessing of this house we will make our home. 

I hope to be able to hold an open house in February and start the coffee/crochet events in the Spring. 

I wish you peace and love. 

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