| Dear family and friends, Some of you know that we have been keeping our eyes open over here for a house to buy. We have rented this present house for five years, and although we could live here the rest of our lives, it isn't a place that we would be interested in buying because it isn't ideal for our family. Property prices are definitely rising in this area. We have seen an increase in the past two years. We have looked at various places and have even had serious interest in some of them, but it seems that God hasn't opened the door for us to buy yet. We are once again seeking His will and would ask you to join us. John went with Jacek to look at a property this past weekend. We decided that I wouldn't go along since the price seemed unaffordable and it seemed senseless for both of us to waste our time chasing dreams. When John returned, he told me, "I have just seen the place of our dreams." The property is 2-3 miles from Minsk. It is a 2.5 acre place with a simple looking unfinished house in a small village (note attached pictures). There is a pond in the back and a big place for garden and animals. The place is surrounded on three sides by forest and part of it is a national park. (Never knew we had a national park in Minsk). They see wildlife and lots of birds from the place. It looks like it has 3-5 bedrooms plus a big two-car garage that would have possibilities for a separate VS quarters. But it is VERY unfinished. We don't know how much it would cost to finish, but we are guessing a substantial amount. All the walls are built and the roof is on, the septic is there, but that is about all. The price seems on the high side to us, but we would need to get it assessed to make sure. So, why did John even go look at it if it isn't an option? Is there a reason or are we being unrealistic? Please pray with us: 1. That God would give us clear direction about whether or not to buy a place in Poland, and specifically this place. 2. That the owners would consider a substantially lower offer. 3. That if we would buy this, we could find a trustworthy person to sign with us to make it legal. 4. That we can be content with God's answer to us. Right now, it feels quite impossible, but we know all things are possible with God. Thanks, John, Laura, and children |
There! That makes me feel better! I... ...detest ...abhor ...despise mending. I'm sure those of you who are virtuous mothers are shaking their heads and wondering what is the matter with me. I don't know where I missed it, but the pile of mending in my sewing center makes me cringe with hatred. Why do I wait until all of Allison's dresses are missing a button before I finally, grudgingly get out my needle and thread? Why does a dress hang for two years in my closet with chopped off sleeves that are only waiting for one seam? Why do John's Sunday pants lay over my bedroom chair for weeks before I finally get around to sewing the loophole back on? I've always hated repairing clothes. When I learned to sew and sewed my sleeve in upside down, I would have rather started all over than to tear out the one little seam. Mending is such a tedious chore. But today, when I finally got around to sewing on six buttons on six dresses, sewing up a hole in the back of another, and...
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