We made it!

So...here's the story...and I'm sorry if it's a bit long.

Since our first daughter was born, we have dreamed and even planned some on our next house.  We quickly started outgrowing our 3 bedroom twin.  We tripped over swings here...stepped on tubby toys there and overall, I just felt crammed.  (granted...our house is very nice and is a GREAT home!)

When we found out baby number 2 was on her way...I felt the pressure even more.  Nesting? Possibly.  So...my husband and I started looking at some larger homes within Downingtown School District because that is idealy where we would like our kids to go to school.  (Considering that's where we both went, we are a little biased)  Well...we just couldn't find something that we liked and that was in our price range.  So...diappointed we said we will just have to make due with what we have and never forget that God blessed us with this home for a reason.

About 2 months ago, we got a call from my parents saying that the woman who lived in the house next door could no longer afford the home.  Her children had abandoned her (she is 72) and she just couldn't take care of the property.  In addition, she was having a hard time getting up and down the steps to even get into the house. (The house is on a hill)  So...my parents had asked her if she was interested in selling (as per a suggestion from her son) and she JUMPED at the opportunity, knowing she could get a small, first floor apartment somewhere and be really happy.

With that...things moved forward.  We came to an agreement on price, drew up an agreement and started working on the process for a loan.  Now..I will say that this house is in no where near good condition.  In fact, when the appraiser from the mortgage company came out, they deemed the house "uninhabitable."  Yep..they were basically saying that the house should be condemned.  So we had a huge list of things that needed to be done in order for the mortgage company to give us the money.  According to the appriasier, it should have taken about one month to do and $8,000.

But...we pushed forward and God provided many helpful hands.  We were able to do all the jobs in half the time and for half the price.  God is SO GOOD!!!  The appraiser was very impressed when he came back and all he could say was "wow!"

So...as of yesterday, at 4:30pm my husband and I became the owners of another home.  In Downingtown school district, with 1.5 acres of land, right next to my parents.  I see the house finished and it will look nothing like it does now.   My husband will have a detached garage for a workshop and we will have a two car attached garage for the cars.  Our girls will be able to play in the back yard without me worried that they will run into the street.  And the BEST part is that they will be able to see their grandparents whenever they want!  The thought of watching my girls run next door just warms my heart.

Today...I am thankful to God for this opportunity.  For giving us above all we ask or even think.  I trust him completely with the sale of our Thorndale home and if it's His will for us to rent it, then so be it.  I know that he will give us a sense of peace during this transition, especially with a new baby on the way and I trust that He will provide our every need.