We are officially in the house.
Working madly to make it home.
Hope to post pictures really soon.
It’s so good to be home 🙂
I have no news to report. We still don’t have a closing time. I am disillusioned and disappointed. Living in chaos and sleeping only with the aid of Tylenol PM. Seven days have past since we were scheduled to close. Seven days of anxiety, tension, phone calls, rescheduling. The bright spot in my life is family. My wonderful husband who works so hard. My mother and sister who have stood by me and held my hand, made decisions for me, and prayed for me when I couldn’t pray and more. WOW–this sounds really dramatic. No one is dying, or seriously ill, but man, life is hard in chaos. I hope and pray that the promised Friday closing happens tomorrow…..
Amanda, I’m so sorry that things aren’t working out for the house closing like you planned. Life is hard — in chaos and otherwise. I know that you are counting your blessings amongst the craziness. Keep praying – and we will too!!
Hey we have all been there….just keep your head up, it will all be worth it in the end….
Great pic….
How are things with the house going?
Hey girl!
Sorry about the closing. It is a big bummer. I hope things are looking up this week. The picture of Jennifer is adorable. She’s a beautiful 27-year-old! I can’t believe she’s 27!!! Happy Birthday, Jen!
LOVE the crop on that pic!! very cool.
R
Today, I am thankful for much. I wanted to remember these things:
My Sister: Jennifer
My Beloved: Ben
Songs: melodies that stick with me, cheering me up, making me smile, making me thankful: Starry Eyed Surprise (Diet Coke commercial) & worship music from Chris Tomlin and Matt Redmond.
Re-runs of The West Wing
Afternoon Naps and a good night’s sleep
Good list.
LOVE your new banner by the way. Even with the teeny tiny spelling error 😉 that’s exactly something that I would do. it’s murphy’s law, isn’t it? 🙂
Today was to be closing day. In March when we signed a contract on a new-yet-to-be-built house, we chose this Friday to be closing. The builder has worked hard to ensure the house be completed so we could sign the papers today. Apparently it was not to be. Craziness and complications have plagued this last week before "closing."
The short story is, we HOPE to know something early next week. It doesn’t matter to the money types that I had all this weekend and next week planned out. That the parade of installers and movers and family coming to help and time off from work all arranged to my specifications. I know-deep down-that everything works together for the good of those who love the Lord. But today, it’s a bummer.
My challenges pale in comparison to others. Our friends who are struggling with their marriage, challenges professionally, and let’s not forget the bombings in London or anywhere else in the world.
Big "thank you"s to my favorite sister for coming to help, and hold my hand. For packing up my kitchen when I was sure I was finished. To my parents who continue to check in with me, daily during their get-away-from it all weekend. And for listening to me on the phone anytime I need to vent. I Love you more than I can say. To my fun brother-in-law who volunteered to take us to dinner tonight and make us laugh. I am so blessed to have you in my life!! Thank you Lord for the blessings of family.
Hey booger, sorry about the closing date. That seems to happen a lot and I hate that it pushed your date back. CRAP.
Miss you! Coming home tomorrow! See ya soon maybe!
This must be so cool, I saw your photos several time ( when I was lurking *blush*) and I’m so curious how your beauriful house looks now. It mus be so great, I would love to live in a house like that 🙂
Alette
The Netherlands