Acceleration

It was a Sunday. Much like every other Sunday at the end of camper-season. Mike and I were cleaning up after another fabulous summer of campfires, ATVing, laughing with friends, and sleeping in late. It was beginning to get colder and the leaves were starting to fall. The water was going to be shut off and our camper would be winterized and prepped to sit through the frigid winter months, waiting patiently for the spring to arrive with it's promise of sunny days and warm nights. 

Camper = LumberMike

Rachel was over, carrying on menial talk and cracking silly jokes like usual. Somewhere in the conversation, I recall mentioning that we would certainly be unable to sell our home and move for at least 5 years. Moving was not on our radar in the least. Mike and I had plans to fix up our house here and there and eventually, after a few girls move out for college, we would consider downsizing to something else. It was a fleeting conversation that I had all but forgotten about until that evening. 

We were driving home from the camper after cleaning and raking and pressure washing all day when the text came in. It was Rachel informing me that her neighbor was planning to list their house this week. 

Let me back up a bit. 2 weeks prior, in one of our usual conversations of dreams and what-ifs, Rachel and I discussed how wonderful it would be if her neighbors were to move from behind her. I could buy the house and I could be her neighbor once again and we would live happily ever after sipping coffee on our back porches while our kids played and grew up together. She had mentioned at this time that the owners were considering moving in the next couple of years. Little did we know... that timeline would be accelerated. 

Here we are. Sunday evening. Receiving text messages about this mystery house (we had no idea if it even had bedrooms) and deciding to go check it out that very evening. Mike was surprisingly willing to go. I think he was trying to make me happy by attending this impromptu showing, but not having any actual intentions of moving. Ever. 

Claw Foot Tub... need I say more?!

We came to discover the most perfect for us home ever. Aside from the location, it has massive bedrooms, tall ceilings, 2 bathrooms that I couldn't have designed better (guys- I am talking deep claw foot and jetted tubs..seriously..), and common living space to spare! This turned out to be the house that I think Mike would actually consider moving for! The deciding factor rests on the garage. Mike requires at least 3 stalls. He needs it insulated and heated for his home gym. This perfect amazing home has a 3 car garage... that is not heated or insulated. 

After honestly not a whole lot of convincing, and barely any begging or bribing, Mike agreed to put an offer on the house. The day it hit the market, we put in a generous offer. The next day, the owner's accepted! We were on our way to our beautiful new fancy west hill home!

The problem now, is that we have to sell our current home. Without selling we won't be able to close on a new mortgage. So we got to work. Fast. Within days, our home was inspected, new carpet laid, new appliances installed, electrical updated and fixed, fresh paint, new floors, and the house was ready to sell! The best news, is that our home value has sky-rocketed since we bought it, leaving us with enough profit to insulate and heat the new garage. (Oh hey, Jesus. Thanks for showing off for us- again!) 

All hands on deck!

We made an offer 3 days after seeing the new palace. They accepted the following day. 7 days later our house hit the market. 9 days after that we had an open house that welcomed 13 families in to check the place out. Today we sit at 11 days on the market, 22 days after first seeing the gorgeous castle, having had shown our home to 20 families. 

All year I have heard preachers and prophets talk about acceleration. They have claimed there is new things coming this year and faster than we expect. God is moving quickly and He is going to accelerate our growth, our pace, and our expectations. God is doing bigger things than I think any of us can truly realize. I have come to question if we will sell our house or not. I have doubted and dragged myself to bed exhausted with shaking faith. But, God continues to remind me of how fast He is moving and all that He is shifting around. There is so much that I can't see. There is so many moving pieces. People have commented on how unbelievably fast we were able to get our house fixed up and ready to sell. I still can't believe how it all came together. 

Through it all God keeps tilting my chin up to match my gaze with His. He brings Mike along to crack a joke or do something ridiculous to keep me laughing through it all. He ensures a weekend with the most perfect boy, Angus, to make sure I meet my snuggle quota. He keeps reminding me to not look at the things around me, but fix my eyes on Him. He has this all under control, so why worry? Why give myself the ulcer and old lady wrinkles? What good will it do? 

Angus, the perfect angel doggy model

He has been telling me to write. So here I am writing. I don't know if anyone cares to hear any of this or if it matters to anyone else. All I know is that I am so grateful to be in a place in my life where I can sit back and watch God move all around me. To be surrounded by people at work and home who God uses regularly to encourage me, uplift me, make me almost pee myself laughing, and keep me focused on the bright side. I don't know what the end of this story is, but I know that God knows my heart's desire. I know God cares about what I want. I know whether we move or not, He will continue having my heart and attention. 

Mike says we will have an offer by Tuesday. A friend from church says we will have an offer by the end of the week. We will see what happens. 


Isaiah 60:22 says, "... I am God. At the right time, I will make it happen."

Thank you Jesus that you are always right on time. Thank you that you don't move based on how I feel or what I think, but that you always do what is best at the perfect moment. You are the One who knows the beginning from the end, and I know that you are perfectly aware of my situation. I am humbled that you care about my desires and that you wish to give me only the best. Thank you for loving me enough to ignore the things I want that aren't in my best interest and instead usher in the greatest blessings of all. I rest in knowing that you are in control. I sleep easy knowing that you never do. I love you and can't wait to see what you do next. In Jesus' name, Amen.