February 26, 2018

Change



That is about how it happened, my friends. And I couldn't be happier! In a few short weeks, we will say goodbye to this cozy, country house we have called home for almost thirteen years, and begin a new chapter in our lives. 

Although this move has been something Steve and I have discussed many times, we were surprised and excited when we found the perfect home in the perfect place, not too terribly far from this one. Steve's job is taking us closer to his wonderful family, and we are beyond thrilled to be able to spend more time with them.

We are so thankful that God has made this new adventure so easy for us thus far. Once we saw the new house, we were able to purchase it quickly. Then, with the help of a sweet neighbor, we were able to sell this home to the nicest, sweetest family within just a few days.  I am so happy that this home, which has been so special to us, will now be home to this lovely family of four, including the cutest two year old twins ever!

The past few weeks have found the kids and I sorting and organizing, packing and purging. Steve is taking care of all the technical things that make no sense to me at all. I am finding it so refreshing to actually let go of so much physical and mental clutter! I suppose those boxes I carefully packed thirteen years ago when we moved here, and have been neatly stacked in our basement since,  are things we can live without, right?

So there you have it, my friends. We are off on a new adventure, and I can't wait to share it with you! I welcome all thoughts and prayers as we embark on this new chapter in our already blessed lives.
Thanks for visiting, and for your friendship.
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37 comments:

  1. Oh how exciting:) I will be right here to cheer you on and pray for you as you start this new adventure! HUGS!

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  2. How exciting! I never would have guessed this news was coming!! I can't wait to see pictures of your new home and hear about all the memories you're going to make in it. I've moved a million times in the past 20 years- lots of emotions and yes- the ability to de-clutter like nobody's business! :)

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  3. I am so excited for you, you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers as you embark on this wonderful new adventure. Exciting times.

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  4. Oh how exciting!!! I will keep you all in my prayers. I will look forward to seeing your new home! On a side not, I wanted to let you know I had been looking for a new fragrance to wear for some time, when I read what you loved, I figured since we like so many of the same things I would give it a try! I love it! Thank you for the inspiration. Hugs ~Juli

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  5. Congratulations on your upcoming move, Billie Jo. I think you just know when something is God ordained and it feels 'right'. I am really looking forward to seeing pictures of your new home.

    Hope you have a blessed week- xo Diana

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  6. I am so looking forward to this new adventure for our whole family! It will be wonderful. Also, you are such a talented writer!!! LOVE the quote at the beginning. <3

    Madison | Breakfast at Madison’s

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  7. How very exciting! I look forward to following along your family's adventures as you begin this new phase! :-)

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  8. Oh wow. I know how much you love your home so for you to show this much excitement it just shows me how perfectly planned by God the whole experience must have been. I will be praying for your family as you prepare to move!

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  9. Prayers for your family as you prepare to move!!! <3

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  10. How exciting! Best wishes for a smooth and easy moving process.

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  11. Very exciting news! Prayers for a smooth and easy move for everyone.

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  12. What an exciting time in you and your family's life. Will be praying that all goes smoothly and you settle in before too long. Keep us posted along with you as you make the transition.

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  13. I love moving to a new place. It is so much work, but it is a fresh start.

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  14. How exciting for your family!! I will be praying for you and looking forward to following along with you on this adventure!

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  15. Sounds so exciting for your family!!! Can't wait to see your new home. It's good to have an excuse to go through things and purge. We had a flood in our basement last week and I'm now reorganizing and getting rid of stuff we don't need. It feels good. I know your move will be a smooth transition as you are a very organized person.
    Congratulations!
    Saimi

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  16. Hi Billie Jo!

    Wow, that's exciting news!! I hope that all goes well with the organizing, perfect time of year for it!! I think it's so wonderful that you found a home you love, and that someone else found your home to love!

    So happy for you!!

    Hugs and Love,
    Barb

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  17. How exciting! God bless you and your family as you begin your new adventure. ♥

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  18. oh that is wonderful news.. congratulations on the new house!

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  19. Oh my you have been so silent about this till now. Awesome on finding your new home and selling yours so fast! Sounds like this was all meant to be. Purging....been trying to get that done the last 1.5 yrs since I retired and not making a dent in it. Can't even think how much stuff I have and would to get rid of if I was to move...26 years of stuff.

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  20. Oh my gosh that is so exciting and sad because I just love your little farmhouse! I can't wait to follow along on your new adventure. Congratulations to you all!!!

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  21. I was unexpectedly required to make some changes in our living situation which called for some major purging and downsizing...more times than I would like to remember - but I do know this - God will be there and is there through it all. It sounds like it will be a wonderful new adventure! Bravo! Hang on tight!

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  22. I can't wait to see what God unfolds in this new change for you and your entire family. Praying for blessings every step of the way.

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  23. Congratulations! Sounds like it's all going so well - enjoy the ride! Looking forward to seeing your new home.

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  24. Oh, Billie JO, I am so excited for you! And I love it that you see it as an adventure. That is a word that our family has always used to help our children accept change more easily. Now they are using it with their families in much the same way. You are such a blessing! I will look forward to seeing how everything progresses. How kind of God to help you purchase your new home and then have your country home sell in a matter of days! xx

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  25. How exciting...a move, a new house, fresh beginnings....all wonderful.
    Lots of blessings and luck to you and your family.

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  26. Oh wow!! How exciting and wonderful you will be moving closer to family. :-) As you know I can relate to the moving process quite well, lol. I can't wait to hear about your move and see your new home and how you set it up and decorate! Congratulations!!!

    blessings,
    Jill

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  27. Congratulations. Is it strange that my first reaction was noooo lol I have never stepped foot in your home but I know I'm going to miss it. you have shared so much of it with us and I have grown to love it even if via internet. But I am so happy for you and your family, this is an exciting time for you all.

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  28. How exciting! I’ll be looking forward to seeing your new home in your blog posts once you move 😊

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  29. Doesn't it feel good when everything just falls into place and you know it is right?! I'm very happy for you!

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  30. So Exciting!!! Best of luck and can't wait to see pictures of the new home.

    Janie

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  31. I am beyond excited for you!!!!! I can't wait to see how you make your new house a home! Good luck with all the packing and preparations! You will get through it and it will be so worth it!!!! ♥ Thinking of you!

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  32. Wow -- congratulations! That is so exciting!!

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  33. So excited for you, Billie Jo!! Can't wait to hear all the details!!

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  34. Oh my goodness! Such exciting news!! I can't wait to share in the journey with you. Best of luck with all the moving hassle and this new chapter. ;) God bless. xoxo

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  35. Aw, Billie Jo!! This is awesome! I will be praying for you all the way... Sometimes, change is a good thing. New adventures are always welcomed! Enjoy the journey and I can't wait to follow along!!

    Hugs my friend!
    Amy

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  36. I'm so excited and happy for you!! Congratulations!!! Praying all goes smoothly!

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  37. Oh my! What a surprise! That's excellent news. It's going to be work, but it will be worth it all. Be blessed!

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Billie Jo