Well, we still have no house to move into. The 2nd house we bid on we didn't get either. We're the only ones offering on it and we've made a very good offer (and I'm not just saying that! We offered the same price/sq.ft as the comps in the area)...but the bank has basically refused to negotiate. The bank is on the other side of the country and apprently isn't listening to their agent about the market here -where houses are losing value daily.
We've seen a few other homes that would work if they absolutely had to, but we just don't feel a peace about them.
If we don't find a house by this weekend we'll be moving in, temporarily, with my parents.
We feel pretty defeated and disappointed right now. We truly did not think finding a home would be this difficult. We know we're being a bit picky because, after all, we want to stay in this house A LONG LONG TIME...but we do think we're being reasonable. We're overlooking weird paint colors (people -if you're trying to sell your house-repaint rooms with bright neon colors!), terrible, or literally no landscaping, even overlooking outdated things such as countertops and cabinets. We're trying to focus on finding the right floorplan with a decent yard in a decent location.
We feel pretty defeated and disappointed right now. We truly did not think finding a home would be this difficult. We know we're being a bit picky because, after all, we want to stay in this house A LONG LONG TIME...but we do think we're being reasonable. We're overlooking weird paint colors (people -if you're trying to sell your house-repaint rooms with bright neon colors!), terrible, or literally no landscaping, even overlooking outdated things such as countertops and cabinets. We're trying to focus on finding the right floorplan with a decent yard in a decent location.
We KNOW, down deep, God has the right house for us and that He'll bring it in His perfect timing-but right now we both feel a bit hopeless.
Would you pray for us? Of course pray that He would bring the right house quickly OR that the bank would have a change of heart and negotiate with us (that would be a miracle!!). But also pray for us to be able to have peace about being right where God wants us. He's definitely growing our faith and patience right now!
This is the kids' last week of swim lessons so check back by the end of this week and I'll have some pics posted..maybe even some video! All 3 are doing SO great!
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Girl, you know that I am praying for a miracle and for you guys to have peace about whatever that miracle looks like and that you will continue to trust in God's perfect sovereignty over your situation. He is the one who sold your house in 5 weeks and He did that for a reason...it all fits in with His perfect plan for your family! Love, Keely
Hang in there, y'all.
Sigh.... I'll keep praying.
Pam
Oh Jeanette, I know it's got to be so frustrating! Don't settle for less than what you need though. You are right...you will be there for a long time and it has to be right. It's all in God's timing.
~Lynn
I will pray for you. Thanks for keeping us updated!
Oh, I know it is so hard to wait! Praying that the peace will come as you find the house meant for your family!
Jeanette...lots of prayers from NC headed your way!!! Just remember, if God can bring you to Elizabeth in His perfect time, He will bring your family to the right house in His perfect time. I know it's hard not to feel defeated, especially when you are in a time crunch but there is a reason for the wait. God already has everything worked out, we just have to wait on Him to unfold his plan to us. I'll be praying for you specifically today my friend...don't loose heart!!!
I'm so sorry about the home(s) that have not panned out. I'll keep praying as well that God's timing will find it's way to you all soon. Keep the faith my friend. If anyone has it.. you do!
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