It's Mine, It's All Mine!

Exhausted after a week of moving in 108 degree weather--today it dropped to 100 (and most Oregonians do not have a/c!), I am happy to report that I signed the closing statement for my very own first house this afternoon! Whew! Almost as good, my rental is near to inspection clean, so I can expect a full refund and several weeks of unpacking boxes for placement in MY NEW HOME!

This is a big deal for me. Over the last 9 years, I have worked myself up from slightly educated and very broke with two babies at home, to holding a Master's Degree and Teaching Certificate, moved cross country for jobs three times, raised my babies to almost ready to fly from the nest, and finally bought my first home at age 41 all by myself--but with the help of a very dear friend, without whom I never would have had the guts.

Thank you, Moose--and praise God for His loving grace.  Often the answer to prayer is no, but every once in a while He says yes. Even if we don't deserve it, can never earn it, are never worth it. Grace. wow.