Oh Maybe Not...

Happy Sabbath

So I went for a house viewing on Tuesday.  The house is at the top of the lane from my parent’s house and I didn’t have any specific feeling about it when I approached.  I parked my car at my parent’s house and walked up the street to find my real estate agent waiting outside the door.  The house looked very nice inside.  Only problem was who ever lived there left all their food behind which spoiled and became a buffet for flies.  The house stunk. I liked the converted garage and the fire place style.  The bedrooms were okay and the living room would have several nice areas for me to put my piano.  In the back yard, there was old wooden fencing on two sides and a damaged metal chain fence to the left where the couple who own the greyhounds reside.  A dialysis center is directly behind the house but the fence was high enough that not really anyone could see in.  The yard was smaller and had 3-4 trees in the back. 

It was a nice house, but prior to me coming out, my agent told me that HUD decided they were going to work with me and do everything they could to sell this house.  They needed an answer immediately and if I commit to the non-HUD L rancher, I would have to drop the straight rancher with the humongous yard. If I walked away from the straight rancher, I wouldn’t be able to get my $1000 deposit back.  For the L, I would have to start the process all over again, paying more money out.

I said no to the L rancher.  I knew I would only offer a grand more than the asking price and would be out bid by an investor.  The home is set in such a way that it is very dark during the day and I need my light.  Someone speeding down the street would crash right into the house and knowing people are constantly coming and going on the back side of the house is unnerving.  The dogs could jump over the gate and I don’t want neighbors with dogs, at least for now.  It would cost a little more to fix up the one I committed to, but at least  most of the floors are stripped and I know what is going on in the house with the last inspection.  I have more brick and stone than the L that is all vinyl.  My mother had a friend who previously lived in the L and she was disappointed that I said no. 

Hud is supposed to be contacting the township and I have not heard anything else for the rest of the week.  My realtor told me that when we get the inspection, we could close in 1-2 weeks and that the seller would not put any extra charges on me because we are well past the deadline. 

So that’s where I am.  Taking screen shots of the house from trulia and doing some imaginary upgrades with a computer photo program.  I will still say “if” I get the house.  Last week, I thought there was no house.  Now, I’m back to obsessing over it again. 

I went to church today thinking that after service, I would go to a luncheon at the church 2 houses up from my parent’s home.  I invited my mother who was psyched about going, but it turned out that last minute, they changed the venue.  She decided not to go and instead headed out with my older sister for a concert this afternoon. 

I’m a bit bummed about it.  The church it was originally selected for was my childhood church (a Methodist church).  I have not been there in say about 25 years and I was curious to see all the changes that have happened with it. 

I am not going to continue to be bummed.  I am going to be thankful.

God allowed me to wake up this morning and have a great day at church.  My son’s eyes improved (he has pink eye) throughout the day and he is feeling better overall. Nerves didn’t get the best of me at the piano.  I don’t know if it was a joke, but the speaker started throwing random songs at me that the congregation and I didn’t know, but I was able to play them.  My son behaved for the most part.  I had a great and productive week with my clients and did well at meetings that I didn’t really prepare for. I’m thankful for getting paid this week and being able to handle my bills.  I was able to move more items to storage.  I am thankful for a delicious lunch I had at home. I am thankful for peace and quiet that I can use to spend and focus on the things of God. 

God is good.  The house situation is not a bust.  If I get that house…now I’m guessing in June, I owe it all to Him. 

So I look forward to see what the next week will bring.  With God, it ends when He says it’s over.