Is Bigger Really Better?

We listed our house for sale this week, which has overwhelmed me with mixed emotions. Our little house has been ours as a couple since we moved in April 1, 2006. We love it here. We (and the dogs) love the yard and the newly remodeled Iowa Hawkeye basement! And for me – this is the first place I have ever truly felt HOME since I was a kid. Pretty sad, but this is the first place I have stayed at for more than 2 years, since 2001 or before! This house has not just been a fantastic place to settle in every night, it is a home because of the family that I share it with. Sadly though, our house is a “cute little” house. Four people and one bathroom does not work well during bouts of the flu as noted this winter. And the lack of a garage gets real old when you are carrying in groceries in the rain or looking for someplace to store your patio furniture in the winter. So despite all of the love our family has for this house – we need something bigger.

Eric and I are excited about this possible move, because it is starting a new chapter for us. In addition to that, the reason for the bigger house is primarily because we are still working on creating a bigger family. We have been waiting so long and trying so hard, but I’m conscious of the fact that none of this is up to us. Despite our best efforts, it is all ultimately in God’s hands.

The best things that have happened in my life have come about without any effort or strife on my part. Take for example this great job I have. I had applied to Principal about…oh…15 times when I was living in Cedar Rapids. But that one little phone call for an interview for this job in Des Moines came just 2 short months after I filed for divorce and told my parents how badly I just wanted “a fresh start.” That was God’s hand. There are many examples like that in my life – where when I look back and see how great things worked out, I realize it had nothing to do with me or my decisions. So I am putting my faith in God on this transition in our life as well. If now is the right time for our family to “go bigger”, then I know it will happen. Otherwise, we are lucky to be very happy right where we are now.

In the meantime if you happen to know of anyone needing a great little starter house, be sure to let me know!