i’m a myriad of emotions as we approach the closing date for selling our first home.
transitions have always been hardest for me.. in college, i would dread leaving home each summer to move back on campus—yet, as soon as i was there and settled, i rarely went home and didn’t even really miss it. in the spring, when it was time for me to move back home, i would dread that–yet once i got there, i was happy to be home and didn’t miss my college life.
it’s those pesky “in between” moments that get me.
they make me anxious. they make me grouchy. and they make me focus on myself WAY too much.
it’s the unknowns for a planner, like my Type-A-self, that boil my nerves. yet, i recognize that those worries or insecurities aren’t from the Lord and they are only dragging me down.
all that to say, i’m going to try really hard to pray my way through this transition time. we don’t have a new house as of yet and our plan, God-willing, is to move in temporarily with jon’s parents (thanks, in-laws!).
while, i’m fighting through the lows of facing a big change, i’m still embracing my sentimental feelings about our first house.
i love that painting. it is my life’s motto, i think: “Trust that the Wind knows where it’s going”
it was where jon and i started our married life,
brought home our babies,
where they first crawled, walked, talked,
where we first decorated our own space and developed our personal style.
a favorite DIY paint-job of mine was our kitchen “stripes.” we used the same color but one is flat and one is shiny finish.
we saved time, money, and heartache by only wall papering 3 of the walls in the bathroom. i love how it reflects in the mirror.
it’s a place with lots of special memories for our family and i think it’s ok to feel emotional about leaving it behind.
BUT we are also anticipating the way God will be glorified in finding us a NEW house where many more beautiful memories can be made!
thanks for your prayers ~
i will be taking a 2 week blogging break starting Aug. 1 to focus on packing and “transitioning” well. there will be a fun mini series of guest posters, though, who will be sharing their favorite summer traditions. i’ll miss you dearly!
We will be praying for your family!!
I’m a fellow dreader of change. I can imagine it must be infinitely harder leaving a house when you don’t know where you’re moving next and can get excited about it. I know that as soon as you find your new home though that it will be such a joy and blessing and even more so because of the limbo inbetween! p.s please don’t go too far away!
Your house gets a lot of great light; great selling feature! You have it designed well too; it’s just beautiful! I know how hard it is to sell your first home! I’m sure you will love your next home just as much though!
Aww I hope everything will go smoothly for you all. I feel like you should do a post on “how to successfully sell your home in this economy” Wise of you to take a blogging break to get through moving!
Been thinking about you. I know all too well how stressful the transition phase is. Hopefully yours will go faster than ours is. And I just remembered I never emailed you back about guest posting– sorry! Love you!!