House hunters

Just wanted to let you all know that we went house hunting on Wednesday. We looked at a little bit of everything: the good, the bad, and the really ugly.

We started off with new construction but it wasn't for us. The price was OK but they seemed rather cheap and there was NO yard to speak of. Then we looked at a "lived in" home. All I can say is scary. It had a funky odor that reminded me of ...what is it...it will come to me in just a second...oh yeah... urine!! It was a three bedroom with a dining and study but every room was a bedroom. They had so many kids that there were mattresses suspended from the ceiling with chains to function as a loft. Weird.

We looked at some more and finally found the one for us. It is in a great neighborhood. There are pine trees everywhere, a bayou in the back, and a park for the neighborhood. We went in the afternoon and returned after 5; there were ladies out walking, men doing yard work, and kids everywhere. We loved the neighborhood. The house is great too. It's a true 3/2/2 with a breakfast nook and dining room. My favorite things are the kitchen island and our very own bathroom. The yard is also nice and there are no back neighbors.

I have been very cautious and trying not to get too excited. However, today I showed Karla the house on line and my enthusiasm and excitement came bubbling out. Please pray that this all works out.

This whole journey has been pretty amazing. God has immensely blessed us and we can truly see his hand in the situation. We prayed from the beginning that if this was His will, it would be clear. Let me tell you, after selling our house in one day to the first person, He might as well have been screaming "it's OK, go, I am taking care of you!"

Don't you just love Him.