Florida House: We received an offer on our house on March 18th. The offer was quite a bit less than what we were hoping for, BUT we are so grateful to have it and we accepted the offer. Due to some bank owned properties (foreclosures) that have been coming on the market right around us for considerably (like $50,000) less than what we had ours listed for, we felt it was time to move on. We are currently waiting on relocation to get all their paperwork done and then the buyers will do an inspection. Once that is complete and everything is clear with the inspection, we can settle with the relocation company. PRAY that the paperwork can be expedited and that the inspection comes back clear.
Moving: I was able to get a date with the moving company quickly. Drew and I are heading to Florida Sunday-Wednesday. I can't wait to see a few friends and I know he is ready to see his girlfriends, Mia and Mary-Allison. PRAY that Drew adjusts well to be back in FL and does well on the flights.
House in Mississippi: Hal and I have spent 3 different days looking at houses and several phone calls with our Brandon expert, Nate Stroh, and we made an offer on a house in Brandon contingent on our inspection coming back clean on the house in Florida. This offer will have to be approved by the bank. They have until Monday to get back with us. Because of our knowledge of Short Sales from Florida, I am afraid we won't get this house, BUT I trust that God is in control of this and just maybe this is the house He has for us. If not, there are plenty of other house out there for us to live in. PRAY that the bank accepts the offer and we can close as quickly as possibly!
Hal's Dad: Hal's daddy is doing really well. He just finished his last Chemo treatment and we are now waiting on his bone marrow transplant to be scheduled sometime in May. I am so grateful we have been able to be here the last month or so to spend time with him. This morning Drew crawled up in his lap to read a book and I realized this is SO where God wants us to be!
My Grandmother: While I was in Fayetteville in March, my grandmother had a light stroke and was hospitalized. When she came home from the hospital, we learned that she would need care 24/7. While trying to get that arranged, she feel again and had to be put back in the hospital. The doctor then recommended that she be moved to rehab and then transitioned to a long term care facility. She is now in rehab. This was an extremely emotional week for all of us but especially for my dad. I was so proud of the way he handled all of this. I can't imagine what it was like to have to make a decision like this. Grandmother is struggling with the transition and the biggest problem is that she isn't eating well. PRAY that my Grandmother adjusts to her new home and eats well daily.
Drew: Oh my has he changed in the last month and oh my is he BUSY! He loves being outside at Maw Maw and Paw Paw's. He loves their dogs, Sam and Sally. He is talking up a storm these days although none of us are quite sure what he is saying. He is now bottle free and finally sleeping past 6:30 each morning. We are down to one nap a day unless we get really tired from playing outside. He is eating anything and everything these days including turnip greens and grits like a good Mississippi boy. He is showing a little bit of the terrible 2's already with a few temper tantrums! He loves reading books. He runs everywhere he goes and is trying to jump. He blows kisses and loves getting kisses on the forehead from his Maw Maw. He is way more cuddly than he has EVER been and his momma loves it. In Fayetteville, he was Grampy's boy sitting in his lap watching The Wiggles. He gets so excited when Daddy gets home each night. We watch for him out the window and it is precious the way his face lights up when he sees daddy pull up and get out of the car.
Hal: Hal is settling into his new job. I think he is enjoying a new challenge and he is looking forward to really getting rolling once his clearance comes in. He traveled to LA a few weeks ago and will have to go back in April. Other than his hour and half drive each way, I think he is really happy with it. I feel like I have my Hal back. Seen we have been here, I have noticed such a difference in him. The stress is gone and he is more relaxed. Welcome changes. :)
Me: Well...I am busy with Drew, the FL house, and MS house, but I am so grateful to see God moving in our lives. I have learned so much over this whole process about God's timing and His provision. My perspective on a few things has changed along the way. I know the time we are spending here with Hal's parents is precious. There was a time I probably would have revolted and never agreed to this just because I would have been selfish and wanted my own things and my own space, but God is and has changed me. It is more than just about me and my wants and needs. It is about serving others and more importantly doing just what God wants me to do. And for right now, that is to be right here in Laurel. And honestly, I am loving it. I must admit that knowing we have a contract on the house does help. I know that we will get in our own space someday soon, but as I said before, the time here has been absolutely precious to me. Something I wouldn't trade for anything.
