That's not the door we were expecting

Since we're moving in less than 50 days, we thought we should find a place to live.  Just a minor detail.

On Saturday, N and I went in search of the perfect rental house for our family.  That would give us space, but also time to get a lay of the land in our new city.  The first two rentals weren't really for us due to size.  However, the third rental was perfect.  Big enough for our family and in a great community that has walking trails, an 18-hole golf course, two ponds, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts AND a swimming pool.  Hello lover!

N and I decided to drive around the neighborhood and get a feel for the area before we committed to anything.  About 6 houses up the road from the rental was a house for sale.  We decided to take a look and see what expensive area we would be living in. 

This house is 2,192 sq feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus a den.  It also has a fairly good sized back yard.  Did I mention it's new construction?  Like never been lived in.

I was expecting to see $250,000-$280,000 on the "Take Me!" page on the for sale sign.  To my absolute delight it was under $200,000.  That would mean it's in our price range.

With access to a community pool.  AND tennis.  AND basketball.  AND golf.  AND walking trails. 

Isn't it totes cute?  (That means "totally cute" for people without teenagers)

In a way that only God can orchestrate, we went to a perfect rental and fell in love with the house that was for sale. 

For less than $20 more a month, we can pay to buy this house rather than rent.  In His perfect plan, He slammed shut the doors that weren't His plan and opened wide the doors that He has for us.

That has been the absolute story of this move.  In many ways, we're stepping out in faith.  Despite how unworthy we are, He is always faithful, always good.  His love is unconditional.  We are completely blessed beyond any of our hopes.