At the beginning of June, we started house hunting again. We've been hoping to move closer to the kids' school and be in a more central location so we aren't driving so much. We did well finding the house we are currently in with having four days to find one when we moved out here, but we needed to be closer to where our lives are currently taking place.
Craigslist is the place to look for rentals here, so we were scouring it two, three, four, five times a day as you didn't know when a new place would pop up (and they go SUPER fast...within a day). Every house was either surrounded by trees (I've been really struggling depression wise with having a dark kitchen where you need to turn the light on even in the middle of the day as the kitchen is my haven and it's been the last place I want to be..not good) so those were out, it was on a busy street, or the neighborhood wasn't the greatest.
Then we found the house. We walked through it once. Waited a week, talked about it. Prayed about it. And walked through it again. Ed loved it and was oh so patient as I was still hesitant and didn't want to move forward until we were both ready. We talked to the owners. Talked to the realtor. Everything fell into place. Then this past week we signed the lease. We absolutely love the house. It is bright. Has colors on the walls that we love (currently we live in a white house except the bathroom which is mustard), and it is exactly 4.4 miles to the kids' school and 4.4 miles to church. All back roads. We feel it's where we're supposed to be. The owners (through the realtor) said they believe God dropped us there to rent from them and are so excited we'll be taking care of their house.
The house has not been a rental and was the owners' first house together so they have updated mainly everything. It's on a dead end circle which means no traffic which means the kids can actually go out of the driveway without worrying of being hit by a car. The neighborhood is a diverse range of ages and we look forward to meeting our new neighbors. We'll be able to take our time moving as we take possession July 23rd, but don't have to be out of our current place until the end of August (but will more than likely be out by the middle).
So between moving, VBS in 9 days, working 80+ hours over the next two weeks, it'll be pretty silent around here. You may see another post or two as there are some more changes that will likely pop up over the next few weeks. And I'll put up pictures of the new place once we're in.
Cheerio!!
6 comments:
So glad you found just the right place! It will be great to not drive around so much. Can't wait to see pictures of the new digs! :)
You are so blessed to find the right place :) I am so anxiously waiting to see pics!! Happy VBS, working, moving, etc...(and dont forget to rest in between all that too!)
as far as pics you two...why don't you just come here and see it in person? I think that would be even better! :)
rest? oh YEAH! REST! forgot about that.
But the most important question is this: is it just as close to the highway from Canada in case certain visitors like, say, ME!!! want to stop by??? hehehe!
Jean! I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures! Enjoy your crazy crazy season of VBS, work, moving, mommying, and all the rest! And I'm with Anne! Can't wait to see pictures! (I have an excuse for not visiting at this point, don't you think???)
It's actually closer to the highway Hills! :) You just have to drive a bit closer to downtown (about 15-20 minutes). Right now, I'll let you off the hook of coming to visit. I guess Africa is a BIT of a drive... :)
I am so happy for you and I totally understand the darkness/depression issue. My kitchen is the same and I loathe it. We don't get any direct sunlight into our home. We we head to our next home I have a list of "must haves". Praying your move goes smoothly along with the many activities and work schedules you are holding down.
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