We Bought a House
The house buying team!
God goes above and beyond. My hubby and I moved into our home this Labor Day weekend after house searching on and off for 2-1/2 years. We endured the turbulent housing market, skyrocketing prices, and the red-hot seller’s market. We watered this journey with lots of prayer and patience. (Alright, I’ll admit, my hubby was much more patient than me.)
We’re thankful we endured this journey. (Shout out to our realtor and close friend, Andrea Moniz. She worked with us from the beginning.)
Features we love:
- Greenbelt. We wanted to space to feel like we’re in the country. Our backyard faces a pond. On our first day here, a crane chilled out on the bank of the pond, and a blue heron flew near our balcony.
- Built-in office: Since my hubby and I work from home, we wanted separate rooms for offices. He’s downstairs; I’m upstairs, so we’re able to give each other space.
- Cul-de-sac: This wasn’t a must-have but something we wanted. We’ve already met four neighbors. The house is in the back of the small neighborhood, so it’s quiet.
My husband and I are amazed how it feels like home after our first night here.
Any wonderful answers to prayer in your life? Please share in Comments.
Book Updates:
I’m writing a short story called “Rescue in Amalfi.” It centers on twelve-year-old Garrett Bettencourt on an Italian vacation with family. Aspiring to be a photographer one day, he’s focused on taking quality shots in this scenic town. But tourists get in his way. At least, he’ll meet the famous wildlife and travel photographer Stephen Taylor that evening.
But an emergency arises, and Garrett must make a tough choice. Will he sacrifice his desire to meet the celebrity photographer to rescue a young girl? Or will he ignore the need to fulfill a dream?
This story features my main protagonists from Love at the Mayo and Christmas at Sonshine Barn. It’s an Easter egg for the two stories, since this is the first time the characters meet. But they’re unaware their lives will intersect nearly twenty years later.
“Rescue in Amalfi” will be my lead magnet for new subscribers. (Be on the lookout for voting for a book cover. That will be a separate email.) My goal is to share this story in October’s newsletter.
Help Me Write a Fun Story!
Every month, I’m enlisting your help to write a fun story. I’ll give you the premise, but I’ll need you to offer the next plot Point. Just read the premise, then vote on what happens next.
In next month’s newsletter, I’ll provide the next segment based on your response. Then you’ll vote on the next plot Point until we complete the story. This is an entertaining way for us to write a zany story.
Story Premise:
Jason Koch is an entrepreneur. Trained in hospitality and restaurant operations management, he’s seeking to open his first Asian fusion restaurant. The restaurant is a homage to his parents killed in an auto accident five years ago. His mother was Taiwanese, and his dad was Franco Americans. After their death, Jason set a goal to open his own restaurant.
He’s invested all his savings into this venture and received funding from investors. Unfortunately, after hiring a reputable chef and staff, purchasing a building, and hiring contractors to renovate, his principal investor jumped ship. This man promised to provide $100,000 in capital.
And his other investors can’t provide enough capital to compensate for the loss. Now, Jason doesn’t have enough funds to open his restaurant in a month. Panicked and desperate, he’s asking us what he should do next.
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash