Wow...I am feeling so incredibly blessed and stressed at the same time. Pete and I are in the process of buying a house. We've been trying for about two months now unsuccessfully and I think it is about to happen. We've put in offer after offer and nothing has panned out. It was shaping up to be like our experience in San Diego and we were ready to give up. That same day, last Friday, things started looking up. Thanks to our parents and grandparents, as well as an awesome tax return we were able to pull together enough money for a down payment and things to get us started in our new house. This last house that we put an offer in on was approved by the the middle manager and we are waiting to hear if his boss approves. It should be in the bag since basically we accepted the terms of the banks counter offer. I am jumping out of my skin waiting. I am ready. We are ready...for our own space, something that we own, a bigger place, land, a garage, and all the things, good and bad, that go along with it. Who ever thought this process could be so stressful! Definitely a journey that I am ready to move on from.
Pete and I also decided that it was time for Mason to move on. We definitely feel like bringing him into our home was the right choice but it is time for some change. After an immense amount of prayer and thought, neither one of us feel like we can be the kind of parents that he needs anymore. I am so thankful for this experience but as with the house journey I am ready to move on. The last 6 months have been full of trials and tribulations as well as joy and laughter. Mark has decided to take in this precious little boy and give him all the love he deserves. I am thankful for the people in my life that have provided so much love and support. This next month will have two life changing events and I can't wait to see what else is in store for my family. Bring it on!
