I didn’t think these were unreasonable requirements. I just wanted a clean place that I could be healthy and happy in.
I was kind of excited about house hunting at first. I thought it would be fun to choose where to live. But then I started, and realized that most of the options out there were nothing like what I was looking for.
After House #15, I was getting really stressed. I started re-evaluating my priorities. I would definitely have to give up the cat, and also probably the woods, the porch, and the fireplace. I did find one house I could imagine myself living in, but the location was no good – 20 minutes away. If I wanted to be closer, I’d have to give up some of my other Must Haves. As the end of my trip approached, compromise appeared inevitable.
But then, the night before the last day of house hunting, we found it: The Ski Chalet.
Four bedrooms.
Walking distance from Southern.
Tons of kitchen counter space.
The cheapest rent I found.
And a fireplace, a huge porch, in the middle of the woods.
There were even cool things I didn’t know I wanted, like a spiral staircase.
And I can have a CAT!
Why was I so worried about finding the right house? I should have known God already had it picked out for me.
I love this story.
I have a similar story about the car we now own...pretty crazy what we put ourselves through...oi vey.
"A dream is a wish your heart makes..."
i hope you're right about this...
If God cares about giving you the things on your list (and more), then I guess He cares about... lots of other stuff, too. Thanks for the reminder to trust Him.
Amanda this is super exciting! When do you move in? And yes, a visit is coming this summer!
I've looked at the outside of our house at least four times since you left...to show people. I am so excited!!
i am so excited about the house!!!!
I will be excited for you to move into your new house...way to not compromise! I am possibly even more excited that you are getting a cat...if you want a kitten-shopping partner let me know...I think Chris likes kittens a lot too :)
I love cats.
wow that is awesome!
I hope dating is like that as well ;)
good story.
This sounds a lot easier then dating!
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Oops. I just deleted my last comment because I got a little to specific about the location of your house, because I think I know where it is. But I won't give it away for your protection. :) On another note, maybe lists are good just to see how much more God likes to give us.
I like your house :) I think it's magical and I want to come visit in the dead of winter and sit with your cat next to the fire place!