indecisive, as always.

Anthony & I have been looking at houses in Fort Payne for about a week now & I think we have it narrowed down to two. We're going to look at four tomorrow though so it's still up in the air. All of the houses have their own pros & cons. I love something about each of them, if I could take each of the things I love about them & combine them into one home...it would be perfect. Unfortunately, our budget & time frame does not allow for that. So, I thought I would ask your opinion on the houses we're considering:) I know it doesn't matter what others think as long as we love our house but like I said, I'm indecisive...ALWAYS. :( It's also very important to us that we be able to sell the place quickly in case I decide to be a big 'ol fraidy cat & want to come back to Cullman. That means that some of the things, like the built in entertainment center in house #2, might be too specific for some's taste therefore they wouldn't purchase it because of that, thus, it sits on the market & I cry like a baby. In other words, we worry about the resale....In other words, I over analyze everything & have lost lots & lots of precious sleep over this decision. HELP!!! Please?!?!?!?!







#1 - I LOVEEE the front doors & stacked stones on this one!
3 bedroom/2 bath- 1601 sqft $154,500 in Fort Payne...our preferred area.

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#2 - I'm not as crazy about the outside of this one but it's bigger & the inside is GORGEOUS!
It's 4 bedroom/2 bath- 1,940 sqft $179,900 in Rainsville, less desirable but still a very good location.

 LOVE this kitchen!

 There are lots of built ins...I love them but others (if we need to sell) might not.

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#3 - Anthony & I love that this one has a three car garage.
It's 4 bedroom/2.5 baths, unsure of the sqft. $169,900 in Rainsville, a little bit closer to his job than the other Rainsville home though.

I'm pretty sure we won't go with #3 but Anthony really loves the 3 car garage so I thought it was worth mentioning.

So what it really comes down to is, do we want location & a lower price...or space & gorgeous details???

Thanks for any input you provide:)

*Photo credit- Dekalb County Real Estate*

 









What comes next GOD only knows...but here it goes:)

I don't think I can sleep until I get this off my chest...

GOD IS GOOD! ALWAYS.

This song brings me to tears...I'm so thankful that my past mistakes do not have to define who I am now & that I HAVE been remade...

 Do you ever take the time to think about all the good in life? I don't do it nearly enough. I spend so much time thinking of all that is or might go wrong that I forget to slow down & just breatheeee:)

The ultimate comfort!

 I am so thankful for ALL of the things God has done for me even if some of those things were difficult & confusing at the time.

I think that's important to remember...just because we may feel like whatever hardship we're going through will never end, we have to remember that it's all a part of something so much more than us! Isn't that a wonderful feeling?! Knowing that no matter how rough the seas (our lives) are that there is someone there that can make them calm if we have faith in Him? It might not always happen in the way or in the time, that we think is best but it will happen exactly as it should.

Seriously, what good is a chance not taken?

 Anthony & I are so blessed with this new job oppurtunity & I fully believe that this is all a part of His plan. I pray about it daily & at first I fought it, I was too afraid. However, I decided to give it all to God because I knew it was more than I could ever handle on my own & He has truely "made our paths straight."

 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. Proverbs 3:5-7

That verse has always been one of my favorites & was the very first verse I really memorized, remembering it has helped get me through a lot of hard times but it's never meant as much to me as it does now. Maybe I'm just older & more willing to submit myself to the Lord & His plan than I was before...I don't know. I do know that whatever happens, will happen...and as long as we follow His direction, it will be right & it will be good.

“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” - Psalm 86:5

 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
   his love endures forever. -Psalm 118:1

I hope you took the time to listen to these songs:) The words are so incredibly powerful...each one speaks to me in a different way.

I also hope that whatever trials or hardships you're going through right now, you will give them all up...surrender FULLY to God and His unwaivering, unconditional love. He can handle it:) Don't forget to share the good times with Him too though!!! 

Have a blessed week!

 

It's a go!

Anthony just called to say the job in Fort Payne is a go! We are definately moving to Fort Payne!!! (As long as Rehau doesn't make him an offer he can't refuse...I doubt that though.) Wow, I can't believe it's really going to happen. I'm so nervous, excited & scared. I have so many emotions going on right now I can't even think straight. We have to sell our house, decide if we want to rent or buy until our old house sells, find a new house to rent or buy...& the most dreaded of all...pack, pack up everything we own & move it 2 hours away. In some ways I feel like a huge weight has been lifted now that I know we're for sure moving but that only gives way for more weights to be dropped. I'm going to miss my family & our old life so bad but I know it's time for us to grow up & make a new life for ourselves together. I pray that this is the right move for us & in my heart I know it is. I'm not sure when yet but I know very soon Anthony will be going to Canada for a few weeks for some training...I can go but I don't know if I will, I'm so stinkin' sceeerrred of flying!!!!