Monday, August 18, 2008

Running Around


The good news: We love each other.
The rest of the news: The Universe delights in switching things up for us.
And so we run around and juggle, we flip, flop and flap, and whatever else it takes to keep moving forward.

I'm done pretending to be indifferent, trying to remain detached. I cannot remain detached... I only keep my thoughts and wishes guarded, and somehow my heart always finds its way to my sleeve.
The *trailer lot* that we tried for is no longer an option for us. I cried. But. BUT, (don't you love a big but?)
we are working on an offer for another place, a different space. I'm not sure if it's perfect, (what is?) but I like it. It's weird. It's groovy. It could be good, and would be good if we
got to tweak it, make it our own. It's a short sale though and those are notoriously hard. We have waited 5 years to make some kind of move that puts us in our
nest, and I really want this one to be the one. Please pray for us. Please envision us in a brick ranch house with fire pit in the back yard and a ridiculously small kitchen. Please.

Or something else, but soon. Please, soon.

All my work of the last 3 weeks has gone down the tubes and today I ran around making a whole new game plan. We really, really need our nest. I've got my heart set on finding our course... not perfection, not grand scale... just our own safe harbor, feathered nest, sacred space, home, sweet home.

14 comments:

amy smith said...

praying.
and envisioning our families sharing smore's around that fire pit. :)

nikkipolani said...

Yes, yes, YES! Praying for you and that nesting place. Soon.

d.a. said...

Best possible outcome for all involved.

Tilly said...

Sending peaceful vibes and picturing the nest for you.If not this then something else. Something perfectly yours.

Laura Jane said...

Yes, Yes, good vibes aplenty heading your way Natalie and family.

Oooh, fingers crossed for a quick sale to the family in need of freedom!

Anna Banana said...

This morning the U-T said SD home prices dropped 26% last year, and home sales rose 10%. Sounds like it's time to buy! Visualizing making gingerbread houses in your new dining room...

Lesley said...

Thinking positive things and sending them your way — here's hoping!

Janece said...

Praying and sending homeward bound wishes your way.

Love to you, Natalie!

Dani said...

Sending some prayers up for you and the family.

judy in ky said...

You have my prayers to find your nest.

gloria said...

HO!NATALIE QUERIDA, SE ME ROMPIÓ EL CORAZÓN CON TU POST, DESEO CON TODO MI SER QUE LAS COSAS POR VENIR SEAN LAS MEJORES PARA TI Y TU BELLA FAMILIA.

ESTAS EN MIS CORAZÓN Y EN MIS ORACIONES. BESOS GIGANTES, ÁNIMO!!!

mtnchild said...

Hi Natalie, I've followed your trials and tribulations since 2002, and I send many, many prayers that this is the one for you and your family.

Yvette

Paul said...

Love to you guys. After buying three different homes that all worked out great, all I can say is don't force anything, get a realtor that cares about you guys, and pray and wait. Crappy to hear, I know, but you'll land well if you give it time. It'll come...

Tiglizzyclone said...

I will pray for you. May God grant what is best for you and your family.