Townhouse

Sooo we may be able to purchase a townhouse that is owned by the builder's daughter (Joe and his dad are contracted to do roofing and siding for). They are missionaries over in Europe and want to sell. On top of that it's in the townhouse community that I have wanted to live in since we first set foot in friends of ours from our young adult group at church. The homes are so great! They are built by Garman Builders which build very nice homes in this area. Have admired their projects for some time. So Joe is waiting to hear tomorrow from Mr. Martin if he has talked to his daughter or son in law about it. He knows we are interested we just have to wait and see what they will offer to us since it hasn't even gone on the market yet. I'm hoping and praying that it works out. God has been so good to us. I know it's just going to get better and better.

So to answer the question that might be on your mind from the previous post- we are holding off on the 1930s house. The whole closet thing is concerning Joe too. And we all know how I love my closet space!

So we ask that you continue to partner in prayer that things would go smoothly and God would reveal the ideal home for us- I know the first house isn't always perfect but I would like to feel at home and feel at peace.

So nervous.....

We are going to make an offer on Tuesday. It's a 1930 brick semi. It reminds me of a place that would be in Hershey or in Riverside, Illinois where my friend Sarah (Catalano) Pollock is from. I love the character of early 1900s homes but I'm nervous of gaining ownership of one. I've always lived with the mentality with older things (such as cars, etc.) that what if this breaks...what if that breaks... how much is it going to cost me....yada yada. So that's what I'm living with right now.
Plus it's:
- oil heat (no big whoop I guess it's only for 3 months or so a year).
-the bathroom is an older bathroom but sooo cool.
-it doesn't have a WHOLE lot of closet space. I guess I could deal right? It does have alot of storage which is great.
-it has the old light switches downstairs
-hardwood flooring
-newer flat cooktop in the kitchen and a dishwasher.
-it has a 3 car detached garage (you know the old block garages).
-it has beautiful stain glass windows in the upstairs and back windows.
-it has a finished basement and amazingly old safe that is HUGE.
-Oh and the chandelier in the dining room
-amazing french doors separating the living room from the dining room and kitchen from living room.
- there was a lead problem in the house and with the gutter attached to the garage. It has been dealt with but the soil that leached the lead is still affected so I don't know how this will be remedied. I'm worried for the plants that yield- grapes and tomatoes (not that I eat tomatoes). Plus if we have a dog that might dig in the soil. Or if I may be effected when I get pregnant.

So I don't know what to do. Joe is all for it. Yet I'm the one that worries if something goes wrong with whatever. I'm such a worrywart!

Quick Heller Update:

We are currently house hunting- due to the market and how the interest rates are going to start to climb again, and our rent went up last month- we figure it's the best time for us even though it's not a GREAT time. But when is it ever? Pray for us that we will pick the best one for our wallet and that God would direct is where we are to go and be in control of our finances. Hopefully it won't be rough the first few months but with God's control it won't be.

Here comes 3 years...

That's just crazy! Next year Joe and I won't only be married for 3 years but know each other for 5 years! That's just crazy to me- half a decade! Not only has he been the only real boyfriend I've ever had but the one that really understands me! I want to take a few moments to state why I love this man so much.

1. He can put up with my many moods because let's face it- that's a feat in itself. I can hardly deal with mine sometimes. Couple that with the Pill- look out people! What a nightmare!
2. We can weather any storm that life deals us- us and God!
3. We both enjoy being goofy and laughing at each other.
4. We both LOVE honey mustard.
5. oh and ice cream.
6. We bring out the best in each other.
7. I love that he can run fast and yes I love how he runs.
8. I love that we can really debate on things together. Apparently I am a socialist!
9. He doesn't mind going shopping with me.
10. He tells me to buy a Vera Bradley bag even though I don't want to pay that much!
11. He wants to be a daddy someday- just not right now :)
12. He knows when to be quiet :)
13. He is pretty wicked at guitar hero
14. He's into sports and all that manly stuff but he will watch some chick flicks with me.
15. He asked me to marry him and I said yes :)