Moving!!

The long awaited announcement....  we are moving!!

God has graciously provided a house that is more than what we asked for and has blessed us with a perfect time to buy.  Another family on staff at Cornerstone is moving into a smaller home in the neighborhood - their 5 children are quickly growing and moving into different phases of life.  They have offered to sell us their home in the price range we were looking for!!  

It is located about two or three blocks away so it is still within walking distance of the church and we will know many of our neighbors.  The home is 3 stories and it has 5 bedrooms...yes....5!  We will probably be using 3 of them as actual bedrooms with a playroom and an office in the others.  There is one full bathroom and 2 half baths.  3 toilets!!  

The plan is to settle and sign papers within a few days and move in about 2 weeks!  As I packed boxes in our apartment today it started to feel more real.  Things are really moving along and this dream is becoming a reality.  We have a group of friends from a supporting church coming that weekend to help with the moving festivities.  

We are thanking God immensely and are grateful for his faithfulness and provision.  We recognize that there will be more work ahead and challenges to face as we make this major transition with the kids, but we know that God is near us and that He is walking with us.  We will be sad to leave our apartment.  While it is small and cramped and there is usually a revolving line for the bathroom at any given time - we have gone through a lot while living here and have experienced many life milestones in 3 short years.  

Please be praying with us that the process and the transitions go smoothly.  Updates and photos to come!