December is a hard month for us. Because of the Christian life we are striving to live, we do not 'celebrate' the holidays. Research shows that the Christmas holiday is originally a pagan holiday around the winter solstice. It was a way of merging the Christian with the pagan, making it easier to swallow for the merging traditions. not for us. Besides it also all about family, we have no immediate family in the area, so it's just the two of us.
The house is still on the market, with inquiries almost daily. One of these days, the appointed buyer will walk through the door and give us a check.
In the meantime....
DH is writing a book and I have begun creative work again.
We spent a weekend at the local Fairground Flea Market, selling some of the last of the 'unwanted' items from the house. Did rather well, having sold almost all of it, the little remaining items we took by the Salvation Army shop as a donation.
Anyway, while sitting there under our little tent, we chatted about me unpacking my jewelry/knitting items and raw materials, spend a few hours of each day getting my imagination set free...and when I get a small stockpile, spend Saturdays at the Flea Market selling the finished items. The rent is only $25/day and would be a way to get some exposure and some critique of my items.
We started this almost immediately and I'm getting a stockpile started. Now for the weather to cooperate.
We met a nice couple, living off the grid, this past summer, while camping at the Fairground campground. They have returned to town for the winter and phoned to let us know they were in town and wanted to plan a visit. Nice!
Now for the sad news....just rec'd word of the passing of a former co-worker. We worked together, starting in 1979, until the plant closed in 2000. We saw each other through divorce/childbirth/death/good times and bad. She will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. RIP SD...1956-2014. I was told that she had slipped away in her sleep. I know that there were times of great despair and trouble in her past, and to be fortunate to slip away peacefully is a blessing for her and her family. Thoughts and prayers to the family. I have the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie playing in the background. As I am writing this, the scene where Graham Dashwood has passed and the Heron bird is flying away...brings sadness & joy for SD..as her spirit is now free.
With the end of December and the end of 2014 just a few days away...all this makes one reflect on your own life and where you are with God, family, loved ones....life in general.
I want to strive for a New Year's resolution....which I never do...but I want to make a point to write more. Having my voice stifled for the most of my life, I'm getting it back and hopefully with a vengeance...DH says that I need to write and let out all the thoughts/musings/opinions that only he has been privileged to hear!
so here's to more writing!
Laters!
Monday, December 29, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Thanksgiving
it should be Thanksgiving everyday....and if you walk the walk of a Christian and follow the path of Jesus, it is full of Thanksgiving.
we sit here and moan about not selling the house yet...but as we look back, we see that each day is an opportunity to really get ready/be ready for when the Lord moves. There is always something to be packing up/going through/donating/yard selling/etc....and this time has really given us time to think about where/how our future can be...and do we want to drag some of this stuff with us...NO! It's a new life in the ever-renewing walk with God.
This purging is not only of physical items, but also spiritual baggage. Those little voices that have no business being in your mind. With daily repentance for things brought to mind, a cleansing is taking place...the more room there is for the Lord to fill with His Everlasting Love and Grace.
While writing today, I have Vicki Yohe, 'I Just Want You' album playing. Amazing, every song has a place in my heart....
Nobody knows me better than You....Nobody loves me more! Yes, Lord!
The day has brought in several orders...the Lord is hearing our prayers about increasing our territory, prosper our efforts....off to make products...
Amen
we sit here and moan about not selling the house yet...but as we look back, we see that each day is an opportunity to really get ready/be ready for when the Lord moves. There is always something to be packing up/going through/donating/yard selling/etc....and this time has really given us time to think about where/how our future can be...and do we want to drag some of this stuff with us...NO! It's a new life in the ever-renewing walk with God.
This purging is not only of physical items, but also spiritual baggage. Those little voices that have no business being in your mind. With daily repentance for things brought to mind, a cleansing is taking place...the more room there is for the Lord to fill with His Everlasting Love and Grace.
While writing today, I have Vicki Yohe, 'I Just Want You' album playing. Amazing, every song has a place in my heart....
Nobody knows me better than You....Nobody loves me more! Yes, Lord!
The day has brought in several orders...the Lord is hearing our prayers about increasing our territory, prosper our efforts....off to make products...
Amen
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Validation!
A friend posted on her FB page the following:
"There comes a moment when you must decide that you are going to believe in yourself. There is nothing more validating than belief in yourself and your abilities. If you believe you have the power, the power is yours."
Amen and Amen!
I've come to this realization this year for myself also! I know that whatever I set my mind to do, I've always been able to do.
This past year has been a growing year for me...in my relationship with the Lord God, my Father. and coming into the knowledge and understanding of His Love for me...a Perfect Love.
Now learning to live in contentment whether in plenty or in lacking.
Thanking God for learning the value of life and having patience with us simple humans!
It is now almost a year since we felt the unction that it was time for us to make a move and open a store for the God-anointed skincare line we have.
In that year, we have learned alot about our walk with the Lord and learning more everyday to live with/by FAITH!
His Blessings have been pouring out to us, and we know it is in preparation for making this move, or else why is there a utility trailer and a motor home in our yard...getting packed and ready to move.
Amen!
"There comes a moment when you must decide that you are going to believe in yourself. There is nothing more validating than belief in yourself and your abilities. If you believe you have the power, the power is yours."
Amen and Amen!
I've come to this realization this year for myself also! I know that whatever I set my mind to do, I've always been able to do.
This past year has been a growing year for me...in my relationship with the Lord God, my Father. and coming into the knowledge and understanding of His Love for me...a Perfect Love.
Now learning to live in contentment whether in plenty or in lacking.
Thanking God for learning the value of life and having patience with us simple humans!
It is now almost a year since we felt the unction that it was time for us to make a move and open a store for the God-anointed skincare line we have.
In that year, we have learned alot about our walk with the Lord and learning more everyday to live with/by FAITH!
His Blessings have been pouring out to us, and we know it is in preparation for making this move, or else why is there a utility trailer and a motor home in our yard...getting packed and ready to move.
Amen!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
A Chill in the Air...
It is forecast to be in the 50's tomorrow, after being in the upper 70's today...with a further cool down, freezing at night.
Today was another day of work, with a little house maintenance in the middle. we had noticed that the water pressure was wavering for a few days, which was not normal. this morning's shower was getting weaker and weaker, so we checked...the bladder tank apparently had finished its' life. It had been a good life, being in use for 20 years...almost to the day!
just another house item that has been repaired/replaced since we decided that we were to make a move. Now the new owners will not have to wonder about the water pump, the bladder tank or the A/C unit.
Call today from an interested party, one of their questions...how flexible are you about moving?...we are ready...and can be out in 2-3 weeks if needed.
that's a nice thing to be....practically ready!
Guess we'll have a good discussion tomorrow about moving and all the options available. do we go ahead and rent a storage unit and move some of the 'store' stuff...move whatever we can get the Tahoe and the Van to hold in one trip...
is that the reason we haven't sold the van yet? is it to help us get the first leg of the move completed?
The latest discussion about the move....setting priorities....with the motor home, we have a place to live in the short term...maybe the first action should be set up a booth at a local flea market to sell the products, along with looking a small commercial site for setting up a lab. while looking around for a house....
We pray...discuss....pray...mediate on it...pray...discuss. Waiting on that Perfect Will of God, our Father.
Amen!
Today was another day of work, with a little house maintenance in the middle. we had noticed that the water pressure was wavering for a few days, which was not normal. this morning's shower was getting weaker and weaker, so we checked...the bladder tank apparently had finished its' life. It had been a good life, being in use for 20 years...almost to the day!
just another house item that has been repaired/replaced since we decided that we were to make a move. Now the new owners will not have to wonder about the water pump, the bladder tank or the A/C unit.
Call today from an interested party, one of their questions...how flexible are you about moving?...we are ready...and can be out in 2-3 weeks if needed.
that's a nice thing to be....practically ready!
Guess we'll have a good discussion tomorrow about moving and all the options available. do we go ahead and rent a storage unit and move some of the 'store' stuff...move whatever we can get the Tahoe and the Van to hold in one trip...
is that the reason we haven't sold the van yet? is it to help us get the first leg of the move completed?
The latest discussion about the move....setting priorities....with the motor home, we have a place to live in the short term...maybe the first action should be set up a booth at a local flea market to sell the products, along with looking a small commercial site for setting up a lab. while looking around for a house....
We pray...discuss....pray...mediate on it...pray...discuss. Waiting on that Perfect Will of God, our Father.
Amen!
Friday, November 7, 2014
a couple weeks, a couple changes
did the trip to NMB, SC...found several possibilities for a new home and a couple places for business opportunities. came home to several calls about the house.
Now we are waiting upon the Lord. In our conversations and meditations with each other and with God, we know to have patience, all works for the Glory of God.
As the movie title says....The Good, The Bad and The Ugly....
there is the Wills of God
Good
Acceptable
Perfect
If patience/prayer/meditation are the course, then waiting for the Perfect Will of God is what will bring the best praise for God and the best blessing for us, then by all means wait on the Lord.
as our conversations go, DH and I know that MB, SC is where we are to go, but the timing of the move is in His Hands.
DH tells of times that he knew the direction God was sending him in...he ventured out on his journey, and then got excited/distracted and traveled further than he should have. And when pausing to ask God, 'where are you, you sent me this way?'...and God responds.."I know, I sent you this way, but not this far, you got ahead of me and are now lost in the way, WAIT for me, and We will take this journey together and I'll show/give you sights as never before.
Amen...
Now we are waiting upon the Lord. In our conversations and meditations with each other and with God, we know to have patience, all works for the Glory of God.
As the movie title says....The Good, The Bad and The Ugly....
there is the Wills of God
Good
Acceptable
Perfect
If patience/prayer/meditation are the course, then waiting for the Perfect Will of God is what will bring the best praise for God and the best blessing for us, then by all means wait on the Lord.
as our conversations go, DH and I know that MB, SC is where we are to go, but the timing of the move is in His Hands.
DH tells of times that he knew the direction God was sending him in...he ventured out on his journey, and then got excited/distracted and traveled further than he should have. And when pausing to ask God, 'where are you, you sent me this way?'...and God responds.."I know, I sent you this way, but not this far, you got ahead of me and are now lost in the way, WAIT for me, and We will take this journey together and I'll show/give you sights as never before.
Amen...
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Dreams and possibilities...
So we're off tomorrow to MB for a mini-vacation...while there we are looking at several properties, all over the area, from just east of Conway to NMB.
We feel/know that this is the area that the Lord is putting us, but for what type of future we're not sure of. A brick & mortar store again?...maybe. or a smaller scale of using the utility trailer as a 'mobile store' to be used at local flea markets/craft fairs/bazaars?...maybe. or just simply put our products in several of the local boutiques.
I'm praying for the Holy Spirit to give us the nudge when we are in the 'right house'...of the 6-8 we have scheduled to see. and the 'right house' is available for us when we get the current house sold.
We put a couple signs out ourselves for the house and had 2 families stop by the same day for a tour of the house/property. The 'new' realtor phoned also to schedule a meeting with us for a new contract. We left her a message about being on this trip and will get together once we return, probably on Friday. Who knows, maybe the Lord will work a miracle and one of the original families will make an offer while we are gone and the new realtor will only have to deal with paperwork. that would be fantastic and i know it is not beyond the reach of our Lord. With Him, ALL things are possible! Must have FAITH!
will take a couple yarn projects with me...a nook with a few downloaded movies...sketch book for working on the cover of DH's book about Leviathan. DH wants to spend some time in the ocean, getting his wet suit wet...lol...and then some relaxing in the hot tub. found a bathing suit on clearance, so I might venture in the hot tub. would be a restful time, just letting the warm water get the body warmed through! maybe a night or two of dancing at a couple of the local clubs...
have an errand to run to visit the LYS for some yarn for the housesitter's special request slippers.
plenty of things to do/see/try...but will be relaxing to do them all also...
laters...
We feel/know that this is the area that the Lord is putting us, but for what type of future we're not sure of. A brick & mortar store again?...maybe. or a smaller scale of using the utility trailer as a 'mobile store' to be used at local flea markets/craft fairs/bazaars?...maybe. or just simply put our products in several of the local boutiques.
I'm praying for the Holy Spirit to give us the nudge when we are in the 'right house'...of the 6-8 we have scheduled to see. and the 'right house' is available for us when we get the current house sold.
We put a couple signs out ourselves for the house and had 2 families stop by the same day for a tour of the house/property. The 'new' realtor phoned also to schedule a meeting with us for a new contract. We left her a message about being on this trip and will get together once we return, probably on Friday. Who knows, maybe the Lord will work a miracle and one of the original families will make an offer while we are gone and the new realtor will only have to deal with paperwork. that would be fantastic and i know it is not beyond the reach of our Lord. With Him, ALL things are possible! Must have FAITH!
will take a couple yarn projects with me...a nook with a few downloaded movies...sketch book for working on the cover of DH's book about Leviathan. DH wants to spend some time in the ocean, getting his wet suit wet...lol...and then some relaxing in the hot tub. found a bathing suit on clearance, so I might venture in the hot tub. would be a restful time, just letting the warm water get the body warmed through! maybe a night or two of dancing at a couple of the local clubs...
have an errand to run to visit the LYS for some yarn for the housesitter's special request slippers.
plenty of things to do/see/try...but will be relaxing to do them all also...
laters...
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Business as usual...
well, we're still plugging along. Work meeting tomorrow will tie up my entire day..and I won't get the chance to walk, unless I want to walk in the dark...nope! will just play catch on Thursday. Have began walking again...and will stick with it this time! walk at a local community park, one lap equals 1/2 mile, making 3 laps so far and once my 'shin splints' have eased up, I'll increase it another lap. not weighing myself, if weight loss occurs, then it occurs...if not, I know that i'm feeling better just getting out and having quiet, meditative time with myself and the Lord during our walk. once I get down the speed thing, then I'll change over from walking music to audio Bible.
Hope to spend the rest of the week finishing up the house and then preparing for a short vacation in Myrtle Beach, looking at potential properties. A dear friend is housesitting for us...the price...pick up some specialty yarn at the LYS and knit her some cushy slippersocks. nice!
Been working on a business card for my potential craft business...will take one with me to get opinions!
Still having faith and praying that the Lord will show us our next step...we are looking for confirmation about the new realtor and which way we are to go. We are still relying on the initial unction of making a move...and the initial unction of the move being to Myrtle Beach...now to wait on the sell of the house...I just don't feel that we are to make the move until we actually sell the house. So Lord...let's move! We think we're ready, but only you know that and what the future holds for us.
cya...N
Hope to spend the rest of the week finishing up the house and then preparing for a short vacation in Myrtle Beach, looking at potential properties. A dear friend is housesitting for us...the price...pick up some specialty yarn at the LYS and knit her some cushy slippersocks. nice!
Been working on a business card for my potential craft business...will take one with me to get opinions!
Still having faith and praying that the Lord will show us our next step...we are looking for confirmation about the new realtor and which way we are to go. We are still relying on the initial unction of making a move...and the initial unction of the move being to Myrtle Beach...now to wait on the sell of the house...I just don't feel that we are to make the move until we actually sell the house. So Lord...let's move! We think we're ready, but only you know that and what the future holds for us.
cya...N
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Rainy Day...looking for the silver lining
Rain, rain, rain. Started a walking routine this week, managing 1 1/2 miles Mon and Tues. Left for my walk this morning, knowing I was between rain clouds. Got in my 2 minute warmup and then started my 30 minute walk...thunder & lightning started up. Then the rain started while I was on the back side of the track (meaning the furthest point away from the car) when the lady on the ipod said...you have reached your halfway point, turn around and start back. little did she know that I would have to run/walk back to the car...and then be drenched...so no shower to remove the morning walk sweat needed today!
Days like this, DH retreats to his man cave (the motorhome) and lets the rain lull him into a restfull sleep...and it works out fine today, with a friend coming by for her crochet lesson.
Tomorrow we are going to start on the house, with the suggestions from the new realtor...finish packing up and organizing the boxes that will remain in the garage until we ready to leave.
Got the Tahoe back from the shop...transmission leak repair on the rear seal, so now DH can test drive the utility trailer to check out the stability of his packing system.
also will be a list of the last little things that need completing...new outlet covers/caulking around baseboard, painting the trim/molding/baseboard, empty the 2 guest rooms/closets...
I am praying and having faith that we will be heading out for the start of our new life in Myrtle Beach before December.....but I also know that it will all occur in the Lord's timing.
Well, off to prepare for 'class'...
cya
Days like this, DH retreats to his man cave (the motorhome) and lets the rain lull him into a restfull sleep...and it works out fine today, with a friend coming by for her crochet lesson.
Tomorrow we are going to start on the house, with the suggestions from the new realtor...finish packing up and organizing the boxes that will remain in the garage until we ready to leave.
Got the Tahoe back from the shop...transmission leak repair on the rear seal, so now DH can test drive the utility trailer to check out the stability of his packing system.
also will be a list of the last little things that need completing...new outlet covers/caulking around baseboard, painting the trim/molding/baseboard, empty the 2 guest rooms/closets...
I am praying and having faith that we will be heading out for the start of our new life in Myrtle Beach before December.....but I also know that it will all occur in the Lord's timing.
Well, off to prepare for 'class'...
cya
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Everything will be alright in the end, if it's not alright, it is not yet the end!
a fantastic line from the movie...The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (another Shawshank for me!)
God has a great sense of humor...I remember the saying...You want to hear God laugh, make plans!
So True....
Our contract with our current realtor has expired....lots of showings, no sale. She phoned Sunday, stating the expiration and wanted to know if we wanted to extend, I told her no, that we were going to take a few weeks...do a quick camping trip, touch up jobs on the house and then start again maybe the first week of November. She then stated that we shouldn't wait too long as the inventory of houses is at it's lowest in a long time...to which I discerned that was a distraction statement, hoping that I would extend my contract. I had already discerned that with all the blessings that the Lord had sent our way, for some reason the commission for the sale of our house was not to be a blessing for her. As I said, the contract expired on Friday...and first thing Monday morning...9am...we receive a call from the assistant of another realtor. This realtor had phoned a couple times in the past few months, inquiring about the property but never brought anyone out to see it. Anyway, she was aware of the expired contract and was wanting to talk to us about getting a contract with her. I told her the same thing as Realtor#1...and she still insisted that she wanted to come for a visit and talk about the sale. She lives in a similar situation as us...and knows exactly how to market this place.
Now to my title....a friend stated in an email this morning....it's a shame that Realtor#1 didn't make a sale for you....you would already be in Myrtle Beach, SC...
and I replied....yes, probably so, but we wouldn't have a motor home, a utility trailer or a Tahoe truck. All these blessing have come in the last 2 months....so we know it's not yet the end!
In the meantime, I've been:
setting up an etsy shop
prepping items for pics/descriptions/listings
learning/practicing facepainting
working on cleaning up our office area....now have a scanner...can get rid of loads of saved files!
more on all that to come!
cya...
God has a great sense of humor...I remember the saying...You want to hear God laugh, make plans!
So True....
Our contract with our current realtor has expired....lots of showings, no sale. She phoned Sunday, stating the expiration and wanted to know if we wanted to extend, I told her no, that we were going to take a few weeks...do a quick camping trip, touch up jobs on the house and then start again maybe the first week of November. She then stated that we shouldn't wait too long as the inventory of houses is at it's lowest in a long time...to which I discerned that was a distraction statement, hoping that I would extend my contract. I had already discerned that with all the blessings that the Lord had sent our way, for some reason the commission for the sale of our house was not to be a blessing for her. As I said, the contract expired on Friday...and first thing Monday morning...9am...we receive a call from the assistant of another realtor. This realtor had phoned a couple times in the past few months, inquiring about the property but never brought anyone out to see it. Anyway, she was aware of the expired contract and was wanting to talk to us about getting a contract with her. I told her the same thing as Realtor#1...and she still insisted that she wanted to come for a visit and talk about the sale. She lives in a similar situation as us...and knows exactly how to market this place.
Now to my title....a friend stated in an email this morning....it's a shame that Realtor#1 didn't make a sale for you....you would already be in Myrtle Beach, SC...
and I replied....yes, probably so, but we wouldn't have a motor home, a utility trailer or a Tahoe truck. All these blessing have come in the last 2 months....so we know it's not yet the end!
In the meantime, I've been:
setting up an etsy shop
prepping items for pics/descriptions/listings
learning/practicing facepainting
working on cleaning up our office area....now have a scanner...can get rid of loads of saved files!
more on all that to come!
cya...
Friday, October 10, 2014
My Shawshank Redemption....
Have you ever noticed that there is 'that movie' that no matter where it is in the running time, when you come across it while channel surfing, you STOP! For my sister and her husband, it's the Shawshank Redemption. For me...it could be almost any movie, but after awhile I just keep kicking on...well, I have now found my Shawshank....
The Way, Way Back!
Love It! I watched it for the first time on HBO a few months ago...and you all know how HBO (or any of the 'premium' channels) does...replays, shuffles, replays...again and again. Well, I did watch it a few time cause there is so much to the dialogue that you have to watch at least 2 or 3 times just to get all of it.
But more than that...it's an excellent coming of age movie, the dialogue, the soundtrack and the chemistry between all the actors.
but all that aside....I can see myself in his shoes. Not the exact circumstances, but the same feelings of no self-worth.
Refreshing to see that we are all in the same boat, it's just how we handle everything. Not getting any confirmations of self-worth at home, you find it somewhere else...and hopefully in the right place, in the right way. For me, it was one particular family that I babysat for on a regular basis. it was from them that I got a real sense of family and how just being in the family is enough, you didn't have to 'perform' to be worthy, you were loved just for being you....
enough said of that....back to the movie, cause you know...'careful, this car is just the right amount of shitty'....'gotta start having shorter conversations'...
cya...
The Way, Way Back!
Love It! I watched it for the first time on HBO a few months ago...and you all know how HBO (or any of the 'premium' channels) does...replays, shuffles, replays...again and again. Well, I did watch it a few time cause there is so much to the dialogue that you have to watch at least 2 or 3 times just to get all of it.
But more than that...it's an excellent coming of age movie, the dialogue, the soundtrack and the chemistry between all the actors.
but all that aside....I can see myself in his shoes. Not the exact circumstances, but the same feelings of no self-worth.
Refreshing to see that we are all in the same boat, it's just how we handle everything. Not getting any confirmations of self-worth at home, you find it somewhere else...and hopefully in the right place, in the right way. For me, it was one particular family that I babysat for on a regular basis. it was from them that I got a real sense of family and how just being in the family is enough, you didn't have to 'perform' to be worthy, you were loved just for being you....
enough said of that....back to the movie, cause you know...'careful, this car is just the right amount of shitty'....'gotta start having shorter conversations'...
cya...
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Waiting....having Faith...having Patience
went through another house showing yesterday...the house has now been on the market for almost 6 months, lots of tours, no offers.
The inclination I am having, after much prayer and time with the Lord....let this contract lapse, finish up packing completely of all NON-essentials, do all the finishing touches on the house (touch up painting, caulking, cleaning and closing non-essential rooms), and get the motor home packed as if we are to actually live in it!
Then....make a decision about selling outright, renting to own, dividing property into 2 lots to sell each individually. Only The Lord knows what he has planned for us....and the only part of that we know is that we are to live our lives more abundantly, more prosperously and all for His Glory.
A move to Myrtle Beach is in our hearts and minds, with a store site already in place....but the Lord will have to make a way.
In the meantime, life does go on....the weekend brings a family reunion, with loads of kids...I'll be practicing on facepainting...should be fun, having little canvases to play on.
Pecan pies to make and take....and speaking of pecan pies...I think I'll stop for now and get one made for DH...he loves them so!
cya soon
The inclination I am having, after much prayer and time with the Lord....let this contract lapse, finish up packing completely of all NON-essentials, do all the finishing touches on the house (touch up painting, caulking, cleaning and closing non-essential rooms), and get the motor home packed as if we are to actually live in it!
Then....make a decision about selling outright, renting to own, dividing property into 2 lots to sell each individually. Only The Lord knows what he has planned for us....and the only part of that we know is that we are to live our lives more abundantly, more prosperously and all for His Glory.
A move to Myrtle Beach is in our hearts and minds, with a store site already in place....but the Lord will have to make a way.
In the meantime, life does go on....the weekend brings a family reunion, with loads of kids...I'll be practicing on facepainting...should be fun, having little canvases to play on.
Pecan pies to make and take....and speaking of pecan pies...I think I'll stop for now and get one made for DH...he loves them so!
cya soon
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Let's Try Again....with God's Blessing!
Here it is...the last day of September. Need to reflect/review the past 6-8 months.
February, packed up all the 'stuff' that we wanted to keep and carry with us to our new life.
March, held an auction at the house, selling everything not nailed down. Cleaned out everything, the attic, the garage...let go of all the old to make room for the new to come.
April, put the house on the market and father passed away from stage 4 prostate cancer, had spread to basically his entire body.
May, assisted aunt in babysitting mother until sister was ready for moving mother into her house
June, mother moved in with sister in Florida
July, began praying for direction. Felt the Holy Spirit directing us to look at motor homes. was a seed of an idea planted about making a move upon the sale of the house, that way we have a place in the interim to live without having to make a too-hasty move without the Lord's direction. End of the month, found a motor home, excellent price, just the right size for us. Then the concern about the items in storage and moving.
August, the first week was a road trip to North Dakota to visit son, daughter-i-l and the 3 grandkids.
upon returning home, the prayers for selling our second property came through. and upon receiving the funds for the property sale, the prayers for a utility trailer for moving was answered...again with an excellent price, just the right size. It was moved to the yard and we emptied our storage unit into it with room leftover for the rest of the house and the Anderson St. items! Now the Lord had to provide a vehicle to be able to haul the utility trailer.....wait for it.....YES!, He provided...and very well. Again, a suv....just the right price and just the right size. The price....the dealer had a price, DH counter-offered with a 'out the door' price. The dealer agreed to the new price. Well, to DH, 'out the door' price, would be let the starting price be the offer and then add the tax/tag/transfer/paperwork so it would probably be back to the original asking price. To ME!, out the door...is out the door....the Lord again has blessed us with the out the door price, being my thought! Thank you Lord...Our God is faithful and we praise Him daily.
So now all we have left to do....sell the house. Our current contract runs out in 2 weeks....so our current realtor has 2 weeks to sell the house! HAHAHA...the Lord will provide. I know that in this world, He can make anything happen and does. I know that He is getting everything in alignment for us....He knows what is coming and will have us in the right place for it!
Had our first camping trip this past weekend...DH got a real taste of it and loves it...so IF the plan is to live rv style for a while, we can do it....just have to rent 2 spots at a campground. OR...the Lord may provide us a lot for purchase, with no restrictions, that we can set up on asap and then build a tiny house...only the Lord knows what is right around the corner and we are patient to wait on Him!
Amen....
February, packed up all the 'stuff' that we wanted to keep and carry with us to our new life.
March, held an auction at the house, selling everything not nailed down. Cleaned out everything, the attic, the garage...let go of all the old to make room for the new to come.
April, put the house on the market and father passed away from stage 4 prostate cancer, had spread to basically his entire body.
May, assisted aunt in babysitting mother until sister was ready for moving mother into her house
June, mother moved in with sister in Florida
July, began praying for direction. Felt the Holy Spirit directing us to look at motor homes. was a seed of an idea planted about making a move upon the sale of the house, that way we have a place in the interim to live without having to make a too-hasty move without the Lord's direction. End of the month, found a motor home, excellent price, just the right size for us. Then the concern about the items in storage and moving.
August, the first week was a road trip to North Dakota to visit son, daughter-i-l and the 3 grandkids.
upon returning home, the prayers for selling our second property came through. and upon receiving the funds for the property sale, the prayers for a utility trailer for moving was answered...again with an excellent price, just the right size. It was moved to the yard and we emptied our storage unit into it with room leftover for the rest of the house and the Anderson St. items! Now the Lord had to provide a vehicle to be able to haul the utility trailer.....wait for it.....YES!, He provided...and very well. Again, a suv....just the right price and just the right size. The price....the dealer had a price, DH counter-offered with a 'out the door' price. The dealer agreed to the new price. Well, to DH, 'out the door' price, would be let the starting price be the offer and then add the tax/tag/transfer/paperwork so it would probably be back to the original asking price. To ME!, out the door...is out the door....the Lord again has blessed us with the out the door price, being my thought! Thank you Lord...Our God is faithful and we praise Him daily.
So now all we have left to do....sell the house. Our current contract runs out in 2 weeks....so our current realtor has 2 weeks to sell the house! HAHAHA...the Lord will provide. I know that in this world, He can make anything happen and does. I know that He is getting everything in alignment for us....He knows what is coming and will have us in the right place for it!
Had our first camping trip this past weekend...DH got a real taste of it and loves it...so IF the plan is to live rv style for a while, we can do it....just have to rent 2 spots at a campground. OR...the Lord may provide us a lot for purchase, with no restrictions, that we can set up on asap and then build a tiny house...only the Lord knows what is right around the corner and we are patient to wait on Him!
Amen....
Monday, February 17, 2014
Oh Well!
Apparently if you take too long in making a new post and the website host gets an update, you get locked out of the original blog! Oh Well! here we go again, and maybe this time we'll be more consistent in getting something done in black & white!
We are now in mid-February and our new life is coming into reality!
We decided last November to begin looking at making a change...an opportunity to start again, a clean break from the old, a step into the new life.
The beach has always been a favorite place for us both and now we are going to make that dream come true.
We've been maintaining our 20+ year old skincare line on the internet only for the last 5 years, but with this move, we are planning on reopening a small shop along with placing our product in a few boutiques in the area.
We are looking to scale down in the size of our home also. Because I am trying to grow an accessory line with my craft work, a 2nd bedroom would be perfect for studio space for me. And since we will be in a resort area, any overnight visitors will be able to have accommodations in any of the local hotels, with us spending the night also...heck, we need a break from home/business also!
As things get firmed up more, I'll be writing about them also.
In the meantime, I might just toss on a few words every now and then to just throw an idea out there...
cya soon
N
We are now in mid-February and our new life is coming into reality!
We decided last November to begin looking at making a change...an opportunity to start again, a clean break from the old, a step into the new life.
The beach has always been a favorite place for us both and now we are going to make that dream come true.
We've been maintaining our 20+ year old skincare line on the internet only for the last 5 years, but with this move, we are planning on reopening a small shop along with placing our product in a few boutiques in the area.
We are looking to scale down in the size of our home also. Because I am trying to grow an accessory line with my craft work, a 2nd bedroom would be perfect for studio space for me. And since we will be in a resort area, any overnight visitors will be able to have accommodations in any of the local hotels, with us spending the night also...heck, we need a break from home/business also!
As things get firmed up more, I'll be writing about them also.
In the meantime, I might just toss on a few words every now and then to just throw an idea out there...
cya soon
N
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