Besides that, I still haven't found a new place to live. House hunting has been very depressing! Each time I find a house that I love, I find out that it has multiple offers well above the asking price and then falls out of my price range. We have made three offers on houses, each failing for one reason or another. So one week before the big move, we are still homeless.
I am being very hard on myself lately and have had an extremely horrid thought run through my mind, "I hate my life!" With this being said, I really need to stop and look at the blessings that I have.
I have a beautiful little girl that I am so grateful to have in my life. I remember how depressed I was for years while I was waiting for her. She truly makes me happy every day!
I have a wonderful marriage and I am so lucky to have a companion to share my life with. I am even more grateful to know that our marriage in not just for life but for the eternities.
I am grateful that Eduardo provides for us so I can be a stay-at-home-mom. Even though this is the cause of us not getting the house I love, but I know that it is better for me to be home. I am truly happier being home then in the work-force.
I am glad that Eduardo enjoys taking me places like the symphony, opera and plays. More importantly that he likes to spend time with me.
I am grateful to have a good head on my shoulders when it comes to finances. Extremely grateful to have no debt, plenty in our emergency savings account and enough each month.
I am grateful for my good relationship and friendship with my mom.
I am grateful for my love of my ancestors who really make up a large part of my life. With that I am happy to be a part of two women organizations who honor these people. DUP (Daughters of Utah Pioneers) and DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).
I am grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. It is a huge part of my life and brings me peace in times like this. I know that God has a plan for me and things will work out according to His will. I need to learn some patience.
I am grateful to be who I am even though times get a little rough.
I know it's hard to face a few weeks without a home, but you can do it and you'll find that it can be an adventure for Olivia. We did it last year during our move from Paris to Rome (for four months!) and overall we had a great experience. What's more, we went from place to place, and you'll probably just be in one place, which is easier. Do you have close family or friends you could stay with, rather than moving? Although storing your stuff is expensive and it's annoying not to have your stuff, it's better than moving twice.
ReplyDeleteIf you need any specific advice about how to survive these next few weeks just email. Until then, I feel your pain, but I agree if helps to focus on your blessings!
Hang in there! It will all work out I promise.
ReplyDeleteYou are so awesome to stop and look at your blessings in the midst of discouragement.
Hey, you forgot to put that on your list! ("I am so awesome")
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Oh Nicol I am going to miss you having you so close! What a wonderful friend you have been and are, I feel so blessed to have met you.
ReplyDeleteI know the Lord will help things fall into the right place just keep keeping on.
Thanks also for your comment and yes it has to do with a baby. I am young but my heart does hurt for another little one to fill my arms. But I am so thankful for my sweet Nathan he truly brings me so much joy.