So my sweet husband keeps telling me to be patient. And I know I SHOULD be more patient, but sometimes it's a lot easier to SAY I'll be more patient than it is for me to actually BE more patient.
See, Mike and I felt strongly that it was time for us to put our house up for sale. We prayed about it, we pondered over it, we discussed it together and came to the same conclusion... that it was time for us to move. So we went through all the motions. We repaired all those teeny things around the house. We organized, stored some items, repainted our home, had our countertops refinished, and I spent hours getting the yard in perfect condition, etcetera. All of this took so very many hours, so much work, time and money! So the time came, we put our house up and we have received ONE phone call. Yep, ONE phone call on our home! I keep telling myself not to get discouraged. I mean, what is the worst thing that could happen? We end up staying in a neighborhood I love with a yard that I love and a ward that I love?
The problem is not that I am unhappy with WHERE I live. The problem is we have outgrown this home and deserve a little more wiggle room! I just wonder why it is that we felt so strongly that now was the time to move when people are not interested in our home? It is an adorable place. We have put our heart and souls into this home and brought it to life. I know the market is slow... I just kinda wish we had never had the impression to move, because I prepared myself for it and now I just feel... stuck.
I know I am being a bit negative and extremely impatient. I guess I just want to blow off some steam (you know how that is ladies). My hubby doesn't get that, he just keeps trying to fix the way I feel, bless his heart. I don't want a fix, I just want a sounding board!!!
I am positive I will look back and wonder why I was so impatient! But in the moment, I am feeling frustrated and STUCK! And, well, it's just not a good feeling. So there you have it. I have spent the summer getting this house ready, only to find that people aren't interested (that's how I feel anyway). I will get over it, I know I will. I am just riding my pity train right now is all. I really should get off at the next stop, because it's not a fun ride. And let's be honest... there are much worse things in life than not being able to sell your home!
I just need to breathe.
1 week ago
2 comments:
Dani....just thought I'd pipe up and tell you that I know how you feel. Devlin and I are in a 3 bedroom apartment...yes that's right, apartment. We have 3 kids and we are definitely bursting the walls here. Anyhow...last year, I could have written the exact same post...we'll still be here for awhile yet. I just wanted you to know that it's okay to be frustrated and it's rough going sometimes....but you'll make it through just like you've done before...so here's to empathy and moving forward :-)
I want you to stay (of course) But things happen for a reason. Maybe the Lord is waiting so that I get some good neighbors :) Cuz I dont think he would let you leave and then stick me with someone I dont like. That would just be too much for me to handle :)
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