Well, so many have been asking me, and really I should have blogged about it sooner, but just didn't want to. We lost the house we put an offer on. It was a module home, meaning it was built in a factory, then they are moved in two pieces to the property, secured to each other and to the foundation. With the type of loan we have to get it stipulated that the house could only have been moved once, from the factory to this address. After much searching, we found out that it had been moved more than once, so we couldn't get the loan. It is hard and a huge let down. I was so ready to be fixing up my new home all summer, but we trust in the Lord. Obviously this is not the house He had for us.
We are still looking, though I will admit, not as regularly. Doing this whole house offer and such, we found out that interest rates are going back up. We have now come to the sad conclusion that the window of opportunity we had to by a home is slowly (well actually quickly) closing. With the interest rates low, we could get more of the type of home we wanted, not in a tight neighbor, with a nice view. But now that the rates are rising, we are about at the point where the only thing we can afford is a tight neighborhood house, and we are not sure we want that. So, though we are still looking to see what's out there, and of course continuing to pray, we do wonder if we are just suppose to keep renting and not own a home. Which, besides the let down of not setting up a new home this summer, renting is o.k. with us. Oh, of course we would like to own, but we have never owned, and we are doing just fine. Regardless of what we think anyway, it's in the Lord's hands, and we are trusting that He will show us the direction He has for us.
So now that our summer has taken a completely different direction, I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I did finish reading the Love Comes Softly series last night, it was great. Thankfully our library had all the books, so I didn't need to buy them. It really was a good story line, and I'm glad I got to read it. I don't think I'll be starting any kind of new series anything soon. When I start a series, I get totally wrapped up in it and just keep reading and reading. When I read just a fiction book, and it's not in a series, I tend to slow down a bit. So I have a couple of non-series books I might read.
But I have also started a crochet project. I'm crocheting my own shawl. Reading a series set in the 1800's where all the woman are always wrapping themselves in shawls before stepping outside has really got me wanting one. I chose cotton yarn because I prefer the feel, and I found a pretty simple pattern online I'm trying. I've just started it today, and right now it's only the size of a Barbie shawl . But at least it's started, and it does seem pretty simple. Hopefully I'll actually finish it. And of couse I'll share pictures when I do.
I'm keeping busy helping out with the beginning stages of VBS at our church this summer. The actual VBS isn't until July, but I'm helping with computer work, registration, things like that. There are some other family things we have planned, so we'll keep busy. Just getting use to the fact that we won't be packing, moving and setting up a new house this summer.
So that's about it for now. Thanks for all your prayers. I'm going to have to start dinner soon, then off to church tonight. Have a blessed weekend.
There were several houses we wanted to purchase, every offer or financing option fell through for one reason or another. One thing I learned is that God NEVER led us astray. We weren't meant to be there by his command. In one instance it even saved our lives, we had just moved out of a small cottage home we couldn't afford to buy and they didn't want renters anymore. One week later the water heater insulation caught fire and burned the cottage to the ground. It was a very attention getting story. It could have been us and no inspector previously caught the hazard.
Keep your faith in him he will do what's right for you.
love you lots,
~jaimers~
Again, I am sorry that my friend is facing this disappointment. I will pray for you to keep trusting in this matter. Lenders can think up all kinds of rules, can't they? I know the summer is going to go by quickly. I still need to order our books!
Jenn
Sorry to hear about it, but am just in awe at how well you are taking it in, a lil heart breaking yes but its obvious you have the Lords strength... Yall keep your heads up, The Lord has big plans for you
Sorry to hear the house thing fell through - I know that is disappointing. When Jeff & I was looking for another house shortly after we were married, I was just heart sick that we just missed getting a good one (someone put in a bid before us), but all in all, I think what we have now is probably 100 times better (even though that was a neat turn-of-the-century home. And well, the rate our dear president is heading the country, it's probably best just to rent anyways.
So what color is your shawl going to be? Amber is knitting herself one now - she is about half way done, but summer activities are now taking priority for a while.
Thanks for dropping in. Hope you have a good week!!
I am sorry that you lost the house you so very much wanted, but you are right in trusting the Lord. He knows all. I love the library!!! Have a great day.
Blessings, Karen
So sorry to hear things didn't work out as you had hoped. It is encouraging to see that you are trusting the Lord and working on shifting gears. Sometimes when you shift gears there is some grinding - so don't be too hard on yourself ;-)
This blog is so I can share my journey with the Lord, my journey as a wife and mother, and my journey as a homeschool mom. I pray that you will see the Lord in my life through happy and sad times, and that this blog glorifies the Lord.
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It was a module home, meaning it was built in a factory, then they are moved in two pieces to the property, secured to each other and to the foundation. With the type of loan we have to get it stipulated that the house could only have been moved once, from the factory to this address. After much searching, we found out that it had been moved more than once, so we couldn't get the loan. 
So I have a couple of non-series books I might read.
Reading a series set in the 1800's where all the woman are always wrapping themselves in shawls before stepping outside has really got me wanting one. I chose cotton yarn because I prefer the feel, and I found a pretty simple pattern online I'm trying. I've just started it today, and right now it's only the size of a Barbie shawl 
