We had one realtor come out, we didn't like him so we prayed harder and He responded. She's great, has a good track record and is very interested in helping us sell the house. The best part is she is a Christian and understands our call. She gave us more to add to our lists of things to do. All this still did not prepare me for seeing the For Sale sign go up in the front yard and the lock box go on the door. Today is Davids' birthday so we were getting ready to go out with friends for dinner as the sign went up. I made it through dinner and family time and now David is in bed I am crying. I'm not sure why but I am... Our life together started in this house. We have put lots of love and work into improving it and caring for it. It's time to let it go and let someone else create new and happy memories here.
All of this is just "stuff". I keep reminding myself of that as I try to sort through what do I sell, give to family, store away or take with us. I realized just this week that I think I have saved almost every piece of artwork my son (who is now 33) ever drew. I heard something wonderful on the radio the other day, so many of us save things our family gave us, momentos of many types when all we really need are the memories we have in our hearts. Not sure I'll give up all the drawings but it may help when it comes to sorting them out!
After a rough weekend we made a commitment to pray more and pray harder. It never ceases to amaze me how faithful God is. He has calmed us and given us peace. We keep reminding each other who is in control and thanking God that it's not us!
We got our final budget from WHI today and can send out our support letters. We think it's a very reasonable number and know that God can provide supporters. I have the final draft ready and finished the pledge cards today. We are doing the mailing and designing things ourselves to cut down on expenses.
WHI found a small house for us. It has some furniture, stove, frig and beds. My lifeline, Debbie Hoover from WHI, says it's cute! The current volunteers are due back in the states in a few weeks. We are anxious to meet with them and find out more about the accomodations but more importantly about the people we will be working with.
Well once again putting my thoughts and feelings down has helped. Please pray that the buyer God has for our house arrives safely (and quickly would be nice) , the support letters are received well and David and I continue to be strong.
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