On August 26th our house went on the market due to an offer we made on a house in Brush Prairie on nearly 3 acres. When we went to see this dream place...I could just see my kids having a care free, safe home to run around and grow up in and Daniel and I growing old there.
We have had many families come and see our current home and give fairly good feedback. The market is against us and with contractors practically giving away their new constructions...we have not been #1 on any one's list. We have been #5, #8, #3 and #2.
A week and a half ago I just knew (had a feeling) that the showing that Thursday afternoon was going to be the one! I don't know why I knew...but I knew... The following Tuesday I got a call from the same realtor explaining that her client would like to see our home again, this time with his father and noted that they may make an offer. I just knew...all day on Wednesday I waited for the "offer call". However, instead I got an email from our realtor stating that our home was #2 and that they had made an offer on another home (one priced higher than ours) for more house. The realtor even noted that she doesn't feel they'll get it as they low-balled the owner. I keep waiting for them to come back to our house and make an offer.
My whole future (at least it feels that way) is based on whether our home sells or not. I so want to be on property with the freedom to have chickens, a large garden, care-free days and not worrying about my kids' safety when they ride their bikes outside. The property we so desire is at the end of a dead end, off of a dead end...perfect! I keep dreaming it will still happen but with only 11 days left on our contract I am giving up hope.
Instead I am visioning the updates we can do here. Like paving the RV parking at the side of our house and all along the back side (for the kids to have a safe place to ride their bikes, etc) and putting in new counter tops and sink in our kitchen...Corian, I hope (much needed).
I am not loving the thought of going through our storage items and finding a place for them again (actually, I'll probably just throw most of it out/give away...). I have loved decluttering for our home to be on the market and really do love our home...I just wish I had more land.
Yes, I am rambling...I just felt so good about the move and the sell of this house... In 11 days all will be over and we will probably just stay here. Good bye to the thoughts of country life...
Perhaps one day...
Wow...I just reread my entry...I am NOT depressed just disappointed! I know God has a plan for our family and He knows what is best for us. As much as I'd like to believe that I know what is best. With God's will...we will be where he needs/wants us to be!
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Here I am, so tired that I can't seem to get my butt in gear and clean my house, so I'm playing on the computer and end up commenting on everyone's blogs six seconds after they post and feeling like a total loser. Please forgive me. I'm that out of it today.
ReplyDeleteYou and Daniel deserve to have what you want more than a lot of people I know. Don't give up. Even if this particular house doesn't work out, your current house will sell eventually and there are plenty of country homes out there. And hey - 11 days. You never know what might happen. :)
Now I'm going to do the dishes or get dressed, but not both, because that would just be too much for me today.
It is funny I have had a 7 yr itch to move. I think with a few improvements my house will be great. Best of Luck.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. The Lord has a plan. He has always come through with the best ideas so far for us. The thing is you never have a clue what it going on until "it" just happens.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!
Todd and I would love to have land as well, so I understand the pull. Hopefully you will get the opportunity you want.
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