I'll tell you what happened.
This: We moved out of the house July 4th 2011. I got a call January 25th 2014. Two years. Six months. Waiting on God's Timing. Trusting. Listening. Learning. Refining.
Enter: My closest encounter with God. My prayers, hopes and dreams ANSWERED.
Now: We entered a Lease to Own contract with an amazing family in HIS perfect timing for both of our families. This family comes to Wright Co. from Kentucky via Willard. New pastors at the Baptist church. Retired Firefighter, called to the Ministry for a second career. Our needs match.
I prayed, "God, please just send someone who wants to live in the woods." Mr. West said, "I just can't live in this neighborhood anymore, I need to live in the woods."
I calculated the income we would need to be debt free. It would take 24 months. Mr. West offered the exact amount we need, for 24 months - before any discussions of payment. At the conclusion of the Lease, they will purchase The House.
Did they find the listing online? No. Through a
Did we anticipate entering another rental agreement? Absolutely not. God said Yes. We obeyed and we have been BLESSED.
Mr. West said, "I don't want you and Michael to worry about anything. I want to be responsible for all the maintenance, repairs, insurance, everything." Thank you Sweet Heavenly Father. "Whatever you need to leave here at the house, is fine! We don't want you to worry about getting a storage unit. We will take care of it!" The weight fell off my left shoulder. "We are so excited to take care of a place that will soon be ours!" The weight fell off my right shoulder.
Mike and I have been through some really tough times in this journey I purposely have not recorded. While they are not recorded, they are not forgotten. Forgiven? Yes. Wisdom gleaned? Yes. Together, we entered this with eyes wide open, seeking GOD and all legal, financial and relevant situation wisdom, counsel. We heeded their experience and moved forward with a custom legally binding contract. And the Peace, y'all. I just can't put it in words for you to understand my heart. The burdens of worry are gone. Just Gone.
This is my closest encounter with God.
This is MY GOD who caught my tears, heard me at my breaking points doing my darnedest to list praises when I just wanted to curl up and pout. This is the God who sent perfect encouragement in hugs, prayers and love from those all around us. This is MY GOD I serve with perseverance. I have been tried and I will remain true.
Ask me about the time I waited for my baby for two and a half years... God is Faithful.
