Phew!! We found a house!

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."--Jeremiah 29:11

We found a house!!!!

Praise to God because it was all Him in our search for a home. I was close to giving up a few times. Especially after homes were taken out from under us twice while we were searching.
Another couple came in with a better offer on a house shortly after we expressed interest and on another house we liked, the owner's just decided to stay put.
All in all we looked at about 25-ish houses.
Some were nice, others were bleh.
But God blessed us with the one.

So, it's been a whirlwind of getting paperwork to a bunch of different places and now we have to clean, pack, buy furniture, decided on whether or not to use a moving company or just have all our friends throw out their backs.
I'm thinking a moving company now. We had friends and family help us move into the second story apartment, but now that I know the temp is probably going to be 150 degrees. I don't know if I want to lose friends as they try to maneuver our massive, heavy, solid wood dresser and chest of drawers down the stairs. Plus there is the corner to consider.

I totally see it turning into that friends episode where Rachel and Chandler help Ross move a couch into his apartment.
PIVOT!! PIVOT!! PIVOT!!


With all that considered I've been busy trying to arrange and organize my craft room so it'll be easier to pack up. I did make a few things and I'll show you soon!

See ya guys!!

P.S. I'm praying for all of you and whatever life may be throwing at you. :)

Where does the time go?

I had planned to make another necklace with a tutorial this week, but time has snuck up on me and that's not going to be accomplished before the weekend.
House hunting has really got me fried. Plus a plethora of things going on in our personal life and our church life really has me distracted.

I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and I thank Him everyday that He has given me the strength to not give up or give in. Which I could very easily do.
I just remember to pray to the Father and thank Him everyday and turn to Him FIRST when something seems to slide downhill. Frankly, it's comforting to know that when life gets chaotic and directionless, God is right there, looking down on it all saying "This. This is easy. I got it."

So when one of your best friends suddenly tells you she is moving to the other side of the country because God lead her there, you can take comfort in the Lord and thank the internet for keeping everyone in contact with one another. :)

I'm praying that life slows down soon. I don't get a summer vacation anymore but my life does revolve around the school calendar. With hubby being a teacher and now teaching a BSF children's class myself, I keep busy from September to May. A vacation at home would be a welcome change. I've got so many projects to try and a house to find. The weekends just aren't long enough!!

New project to come soon!!