And I feel like puking. Trying to sell a house has been one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Today as I was signing realty papers, my heart started to race, and I could feel the anxiety rise in me. I prayed for peace, but it didn't come quickly. I'm still waiting, somewhat.
I have moments when I believe that God will totally take care of it. Then I have moments when my mind begins to race...the what if's set in. "What if it doesn't sell in time? What if we don't clear the mortgage? What if it's empty? What if the offer and commission doesn't cover what we owe still? We can't pay a mortgage and pay rent. What if, what if, what if". I wish I could just live out Proverbs 3:5-6 on this issue: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on you own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."
Seriously, what really kills me is we bought this house in February 2008 for $95,000. It was listed then at $98,000. And now we are listing it at $97,900 with a 4th bedroom added, updated bathroom and updated flooring. DARN MARKET!!!!! And really, I would just like to sell it at $95,000 so that we can have some left to put toward a down payment here in Peoria. I would really, really like to have our own home again and not a duplex. Don't get me wrong, God provided this great duplex for us, but I miss a home that I can make my own by painting and decorating. We have things stuffed in every nook and cranny here. We don't fit but for now we make it work. And we have loved this duplex!
So....if you know anyone in Marshfield, WI that is looking for a GREAT starter home (even a home warranty attached) let them know. Here is a link of our cute little house from when we tried to sell it by owner. Paul made an awesome video presentation for us:
www.507ncherryave.blogspot.com
Thanks for listening!!!
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