waiting, still...

after a very rough process qualifying, fulfilling the application requirements, and filing endless paperwork, i am STILL WAITING to hear if the loan process is complete.
never mind that i was pre approved at the start of this process. that seems to mean little or nothing in this housing market.
two weeks ago i endured a very long weekend with my escrow ready to fall out at any moment.
through lots of prayer and God's grace, i survived that and am moving forward.
but i am still waiting and still do not know for sure if i own a home or not.
i have been comparing this process to a pregnancy, with the last two weeks the most difficult. especially if you are overdue. you just want it over with!
i will not be jumping up and down until i have a key in my hand.
but my heart is hopeful.
maybe this week....

finally...

the last time i posted was nearly a year ago, and i shared then how i was waiting to buy a home.
after many months and lots of looking, i have found a place to call my own.
it is in the ugly stage at the moment...brown tile-look linoleum from the 70s, shot ceilings, ugly windows...but it will be mine and i can't wait.
i am hoping to close escrow within 2 weeks and will begin to post then, on a regular basis; there will be lots of 'before and afters' with details and sources.
i am ripping out all of the kitchen cabinets and going with free standing furniture and a farmhouse sink and cabinet from ikea.
and with the house comes a vintage wedgewood stove.
EXCITED!!!
the best part will be unpacking all of my things. i have things that i packed away that i received for christmas LAST year (that's 2010) that i looked at for a week and then had to put in storage.
this is a task i am looking forward to with great anticipation and delight.
until next time...