instead of a "for sale" sign, i like to think of it as a sign of god's goodness (from Psalm 86:17). over and over again we see signs of god's goodness in our lives. it has been such a sign that we have been able to make sweet memories here. which is why it's so hard to let it go. but we will let go because we are holding on to the One who is good.
still, it would be nice if this process doesn't take too long. it's only been a week now of running out of the house for showings while throwing 4 kids, 2 dogs and a laundry basket or two in the van. and i am tired. but i kind of like how good the house looks pretty much at all times. so we have two options. we can either get this thing sold so we can go back to being messy. or we can build new habits during this time that carry over to our new life.
recently jack asked me, "when we move to florida, can we go from being the family who is always late to the family who is always on time?". after having the house on the market, maybe we will also go from being the family who is messy to the family who has a place for everything and puts everything in it's place. the thing with a move is that even though you change locations, your baggage still goes with you. all forms of the word.
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I have lots of experience with moving, but not with showing a house. That would be super stressful. But I can't wait to hear how God blesses you all through this.
I for one, will take the Kollar family any old way at all. Late, messy. . .I don't care. Florida is darned lucky to have you!
When we moved last August, I clearly remember standing in our house right before we left with tears rolling down our faces. As we were driving west it occurred to me that it was more the people in the house that made the memories than the actual house itself. It was still sad, but I was glad I was moving with some of those people.
You have a way of saying such powerful things using simplicity. Profound.
When our house was for sale in KY, we stored at least half of our belongings while we showed it (the realtor showed it, whatever). I thought then,"Wow! This house is so cozy!" That's because all of the clutter and junk was gone and it was picked up and orderly. Alas. We ended up following ourselves into our new house (times three! We moved two more times after that move). I hope you can get it better this next time (rather than get it right... :) ). (Trying to be realistic and encouraging, but feeling like I'm just stuffing my foot in my mouth. I hope it doesn't come across that way!!)
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