No Longer Homeless

So the last week has been kinda busy. It's funny how our life is almost busier here. I think it's because there's so limited people to hang out with, you just hang out all the time :) Basketball games, dinner @ the boss's, and hangin at the beach filled out our week. But best of all:

We have a house!! Ah.... finally. So our quest has been (felt) a little long. Housing here isn't that abundant, unless you're ready to buy. The housing that is available is less than desirable (most of the locals live off of welfare.. you can imagine), and the housing that you want to live in is crazy expensive.

We had found a house in town that was super nice. Definetly more than we wanted to spend, but we were prepared to bite the bullet to get a nice place. Problem: the house was furnished... and you know I love my furniure :) We had talked with the owners, and they appeared to be ready to remove their belongings if need be. We filled out the app, and patiently waited. Ok, I def. didn't wait that patiently. I was pretty much in anxiety hoping we would get it, as our other options were just down right disgusting.



All the while hunting we prayed about where God wanted us. Where to raise our new baby and live for the next years is a big deal! We had waited several days, and meanwhile the manager at the resort gave us the idea to check a bulletin board for other ideas.. just in case. We found a couple leads there, and called one that sounded desirable. On our way to the place we got a call that the expensive house owners weren't able to store their things, thus we weren't going to live there. Disappointment!! I confess I wasn't happy. We drove on to the new house trying to be hopeful. The guy managing it gave us directions, and 1/2 hour later was showing us the inside.

It was perfect. It wasn't as cute outside, and was a duplex: two houses connected by a carport. Inside were hardwood floors, and we found out it had been renovated 2 yrs prior. 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 ba. (that need cleaning :( ) Bigger than the previous house, it was $400 cheaper, AND included water. Did I mention it has a private pathway to the beach that's 30 yards away?(Eric's already saying he should get a kayak for father's day.... please!) The guy managing it was fabulous, obviously a Christian, and asked where we were going to church. We go to the same church!! I should have known, God is so good! This happened Friday, we signed papers after church Sun, and we get the keys today!

So ready for our own place/furniture/everything!

Unfortunately we don't have pics yet... but be sure we'll post before/afters ASAP :)

Here's some pics from our week.







Love-
E&M