Happyish News

Last night, as we were packing David's things for the trip, we had to have a chat about the condo situation. Ron called me around 5pm, and told us the owners had two offers on the table ... similar ... ours was more desireable because of the earlier closing date, and the other offer was a bit more cash. They were leaning toward the cash, but their realtor called Ron and told him they really liked our situation better, as they knew we were stable (isn't that a funny descriptor for our family!!), and as we briefly met the gal, I think she fell in love with our girls. However, the cash was pulling a strong punch, so their realtor told Ron that if we would offer $1000 more, it would be a no-brainer decision in our favor for his clients. I was really excited about this, especially since I heard that interest rates dipped, and we might have an even less payment each month than originally planned. I called my husband to share the news, and was met with a not-so-pleasant response. After a few moments of conversation that neither of us are proud of, we decided to wait to talk until he got home from work, which was about 9:30pm. The topic didn't come up again until very early this morning, probably close to 1:45. We talked and talked and talked, I prayed, and I felt we were no closer to a decision than earlier. I really want this house. It's cute, clean, spacious, has two living areas, a double garage, fenced back yard, and is move-in ready, where we wouldn't have to do anything but put in new shelf liner. I don't want to be the wife that demands the house though, and stresses out the husband, cleans out the paychecks, and makes the family fall apart because of this dream, however. We went to the office to look at David's newest accomplishment at LFN, and after a while, David just pops out with "Let's do it. I'm okay with the extra $1000, and I think it will be fine. If God wants to close the doors, then it will be fine, will do our best to know His plan." I was so happy, because I felt like we were back on the same side again, and we left a message on Ron's phone to go ahead and offer that deal. I had a funny thought, that if this is not "the house" then I'm sure the sellers would have accepted the other offer, and ours would be dropped (again). However, when Ron called me this morning, he said their realtor, Kelfel, was pleased, and said they'd make it happen, or something like that.

Sooo, if all goes well, with inspections, the lending process, and barring any God "no"s, then I think we will close on our first home on March 26th. This is less than a month, and with David being gone for over a week, I'm sure he'll feel stressed about it, BUT, we have had so many offers of help with the girls, and with the flexibility of his new job -- such a blessing! -- I think we can make it happen, and be ready to move by the first week of April. I feel it sounds that I'm getting excited a bit prematurely, but I am just happy that something is off on a right foot. Please continue to pray for us as we discern His plan, and that we would be good stewards of our time, money, and gifts. Thank you for the gift of your prayers to this point - He has heard and has carried us, comforted us, and kept us from becoming too discouraged through the process! What a blessing YOU are to us!