We've been trying to sell our house since February. There was one in our ward that we wanted to buy. It was in a better school district, in a better city and neighborhood, had a half acre of land and a great garage. It was also over a hundred years old and really cute. Not to mention, we wouldn't have to leave our ward; which has been the best ward we've ever been in.
But it was not meant to be. The very first guy who came to look at our house made an offer on it, then was caught on parole violation the next day and sent to jail. After that we were always everyone's "2nd choice" which, while it sounds nice, means we don't get to sell.
The bad luck continued until we decided not to sell and just stay put. I got really antsy about a day or so into that. You see, I really, really want a better yard for my kids to play in. Our current yard is better than no yard, but not by much. So we decided to try to rent our house out instead of sell it.
We also decided to make sure we had looked at all our options for buying a house as well. So we let our realtor show us around anything in Davis or Weber county that looked like it might suit our needs. At first everything she showed us made us want the one in our ward even more. But then we went through one and fell in love. We put an offer down immediately and began trying to find a renter.
Our luck was holding out -- in a bad way. We, again, were everyone's "2nd choice". We were getting close to the date set that we had to have a renter by or our financing would fall through for the new house and we hadn't found a renter yet. I had already started packing and we were so excited about the new house that this was really starting to weigh heavily on us.
Then Fast Sunday came and we both fasted and prayed that this would happen. The day before our lending would fall through, we got a renter. I can't tell you how thankful I am for fasting and prayer and relying on the Savior to help pull us through after everything we could do was not enough.
We'll be moving next week, although, because of previous commitments, we won't be leaving our ward 'till the first of January. And perhaps after that, we'll still come back for the weekly sports night that we both love.
I can't wait!!! The new house was built in the 50's and Everything in it is fairly original, but in amazingly good condition. Someday soon we'll want to start updating it, but at least we don't have to 'till we can afford it. Lime green shag carpet, clear resin with glitter countertops, avocado green appliances, etc, here we come!
11 comments:
I am sad you are moving, but I am sooo happy for you! I was going to call you today to ask how finding a renter was coming along, but I first decided to get on the computer and here was your blog. Oh I am soo excited! Wanting to move ourselves I know what that must feel like to find somt=ething you love and have it work out because you know it is right. Like I said we will miss you, but enjoy your new adventure in the wilds of Roy. See ya tonight, Sara
haha I want to see pictures! Although maybe I'll see it first hand when I am in Utah. Maybe we should have a "help Elise unpack & clean" get together!
Congrats on the move!! That is very exciting! And that is awesome that things worked out the way that they did. It's amazing what He is capable of! Congrats again! We need to get together!
That is so exciting! But you will be missed in the ward! I am sure you will come to love your new ward just as much:) I am glad I can still look at your blog every once in while and see what you guys are up to!:) HOpefully I will see you before you move..but if not..good luck with everything.
Congrats on your big move! And good luck- it's when you move that you realize just how much you have! ;) My grandparents live in Roy- I wonder if you're at all close to them.
pppphhhtttt. I love you, but I don't like you right now. You were supposed to stay here with me in our nice little circle of friends....I'll get over it eventually.
congrates!! That is awesome. I'm glad you found a house you love and could find renters for your current one. Good luck with the move! Packing and unpacking can be a pain.
Congrats! You guys deserve it!
Wow! This is why you asked if I had read your blog!!! I can't believe you didn't just tell me! Where is the house? I'm so happy that it all finally worked out! Let me know all about it when I do your hair, and let us know if we can help you move! We owe you one!
Good luck in your new house!
Boy, reading your blog brought back memories of buying this house. Trials of our faith. We will miss you, but I am excited for your family. Also everything in this house was original were talking Metal cabinets in the kitchen. But that the nice part of buying from an elderly person it s all in livable conditions until you can afford to redo. Have fun an dif you need anything let us know. Ü
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