Our house in Denver went on the market today. And not a day too soon if you ask me. We have been preparing to put it on the market for months. It has been an incredible amount of work, much of it done by my mom and dad who attacked the project with pitbull ferocity. We have moved everything out and into storage except for the furniture which we left in there to "stage" the house. Apparently people want to see a house with furniture in it because it gives them a better idea of what it will look like with their stuff in it. Who knew!
Everyone in the family is dealing with this process differently. Joanne is miserable. This was her nest and she has been plucked out of it--it was full of all her favorite things and now all that is in boxes. I feel terrible for her and can't even really relate to how tough this must be. But I know it's gut-wrenching for her. Audrey is glad to be making a clean break. I think the image of finding her mom on the basement floor is something she hasn't been able to shake. Emma is pretty laid back and is just glad to be living someplace that has cable TV. Me? I am just so stoked to have a five minute commute that I can hardly stand it. I can't believe that I used to drive an hour each way to get to work. Now I drive five minutes. Yippee!
Talked to the realtor today and she has already gotten a couple of calls on the house. Cool! Let's get that baby sold!
Prayer Requests:
1. Please pray for peace for Joanne. She is struggling with the loss of the house.
2. Praise! Emma LOVES her new school! I mean LOVES it!
3. Please pray that I will be the parent Audrey needs me to be as we navigate through this tough time.
Toben
I can't imagine having my physical (body) world turned upside down and then having my physical (home) world dramatically changed as well. Even if I knew intellectually and practically that it was a smart move God was leading me towards, I still think it would be emotionally draining. I'll be saying extra prayers for Joanne!
Posted by: Christy | January 22, 2013 at 01:12 PM
That is a lot of loss for someone like Joanne who put a lot of thought and prayer into how to decorate and how to do it with good stewardship. I am honored to continue to lift you in prayer.
FYI - tell Joanne that I made the laundry detergent and it works so well that my husband and I are thinking of making it frequently and selling it!
Grace and Peace,
Kim Feth
Apex, NC
Posted by: Kim Feth | January 22, 2013 at 01:28 PM
Bless you all. Tough and good all at once.
Posted by: gretchen | January 23, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Joanne, I am praying God fills you with peace about the house. You have such a knack for transforming any space into a cozy, beautiful home--I can't wait until you and Toben share pics of the new house and what you do to make it truly yours. : )
Posted by: lisa craddock | January 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Praying that God's Peace will find its way into your hearts-whatever the need might be for each of you. Moves can be unsettling to say the least. Thinking about you daily!
Posted by: Bobbie | January 23, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Hopefully once you have your own home that is more compatible with Joanne, and she gets to make it a nest, she will feel more at peace. It is a blessing to be close to home every day and go home for lunch. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Posted by: Missy | January 24, 2013 at 01:58 PM