We've Decided

We are making a move, not the move, but one that takes a step closer to getting a home. 180 s. 2nd street is calling our name. Even more importantly, Jesus is drawing us to it. I don't know why exactly, but we can't deny the pull.

My dream for a house was an acre of land (at least) and a place to grow my pumpkins. I wanted a cozy place off the main roads, tucked back, more fortress like.

Funny. The place we are looking at is at a busy intersection on a main thoroughfare across the street from the Library, Catholic church, an open park and I can see Ixtapa, all from the front window. It sits on .25 of an acre, but a lot of that is house. Sure I can find a place to grow some pumpkins, just a smaller scale dream.

We feel that our ministry as a family is turning into something new. New is scary, but exciting! We are trusting that Jesus is leading us into this new home, ministry, openness, more community, more vulnerability and it is only He that can make me *comfortable* with this move. This something New.

This looks like it will be a long wait as we have a special loan to get and before we can start the work on that, we have to come up with 3.5% down. I am not seeing that chunk of change laying around...so...yes, it may be a while.

We are thinking of selling our Nissan. Our beloved, faithful Nissan. It has been a charmer for almost 12 years now! I also need to buckle down as much as I can with the couponing world. I am pretty good at it, just fell out of practice. That certainly could save us a couple hundred a month. Then there is the business of jewelry. If I could get my hinney in gear and make new pieces 4 out of our 7 day week, I could really start to bring in some cash. Not a ton, but you know, something.

Anyways, we are excited, we trust that God is in control of this whole entire situation and we will just wait on Him to open each door. Please pray for us as we start this next adventure.

"Eucharisteo-thanksgiving-always precedes the miracle." Ann Voskamp. This sentence is ringing in my ears as we take these first steps, it is resinating through my body, deeper into my soul. I want to place it at the forefront of my mind and more importantly at the forefront of my heart. I want to walk this path, adventure of buying this home, with full gratitude. He has provided all things, from the sell of our former home to providing the Wheeler house, to seeing us through to the place He has chosen. We will praise Him everyday for His grace, His sovereignty, and His ridiculous love for us. We are thankful!