I'm So Excited, and I Just Can't Hide It!!!

Yes, I am excited!!! Yes, I am ecstatic!! Yes, I am jumping for joy!! And I just have to share my happiness and joy with all of you!!

God has answered a prayer of mine!! This has been a prayer that I've requested of our Lord for quite a long time, and I've waited patiently for Him to answer--

waiting.......waiting.....waiting.....5 years of waiting!!

And the answer has come last night!!!! Thank you, God!!!

Here is the story:

I have lived in an apartment since 1999--three different apartments. At first, I was at peace in my apartment living situation--the first one was an escape from a terrible situation.

The second apartment was not so peaceful--the terrible situation was back!! And so, I moved again to my third apartment. I have been here for 5 years.

I will more than likely never be able to purchase a home. My home was lost to foreclosure, and I will carry that with me always.

I'm not complaining about my living situation because I am thankful I have a roof over my head. But, there are things I miss by apartment living.

I miss having a garden. I miss being able to dig in the dirt, plant flowers, nurture them and watch them grow. I miss being able to sit outside and read or do whatever and just be!!

Last night, one of my son's friends called me. He owns a home, and he has purchased a second home to use as a rental property.

When he called me, he said that he looked at this house, and I immediately came to his mind--that this house would be for me!!

And then he went on to describe the house--a small 3 bedroom rancher, a yard, a deck on the back overlooking the creek, the kitchen newly remodeled, a washer and dryer already there. He said, "It's all ready, Mutti--all ready for you. Just give me the word."

I then asked him about the security deposit--I just don't have that kind of money laying around. He said, "Not for you, Mutti, not for you. I've known you since I was a little boy. No security deposit for you."

I asked him what kind of heating system this house has. "Oil. But the tank is over half-full, and I'm going to top it off for you. Don't worry about it."

Air conditioning? "Yes, central air."

Three bedrooms? "Yes, three bedrooms--one for you, one for Andrew, and one to be made into an office and craft room for you."

Can I plant flowers? "As many as you want."

Does it need any repairs at all? "I'm going to replace the bathroom linoleum with ceramic tiles just because I like them. Other than that, you could move in tomorrow. Brand new siding on the house. Everything in perfect condition."

Okay--here's the big question--how much a month? "All I'm asking is enough to cover the mortgage, and from what you've told me that is less than what you're paying in rent. We'll work it all out. Don't worry yourself--this house is for you. I know it. When I looked at it, I said to myself that this house is for Mutti. I can just see you sitting on the deck, looking at the creek, reading and knitting. I bought it for you. I'll help you move, I'll help you in whatever way I can."

Can I tell you that I am sitting here crying? Because that is exactly what I'm doing!!

God has answered my prayers for a small home to live in and enjoy and relax!! All answered through a friend of my son's. His name is Josh, and I have known him since he was just a little boy. He and my son have been friends for years, and to think that he thought of me in this way--well, I tell you--I just can't stop crying for joy!!

I haven't even seen this house yet, and I know in my heart that it is the house for me. We're going to look at it on Tuesday after work since we both have Monday things to attend to.

I'll take my camera to share pictures with you of my new home. And here, I took the last week of February off and was just going to stay here and knit. Looks like I'm going to be moving instead. Hmmmmm......the time off also in God's planning? I would have to say definitely "YES"!!

Thank you, God, for hearing and answering my prayers!! I've waited patiently, and now the answer has come! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

I do have a request to make of you. If you read this and you feel as strongly as I do in the power of prayer, please copy the button that I've made and post this on your own blog. It is located the top of the page. You might even want to post a little something about "The Lighthouse of Prayer".

All around, I read of people needing prayer, requesting prayer. We need the word to be spread about "The Lighthouse"--a place where everyone can come and leave a prayer request--even anonymously--and prayers will be uplifted for you. Everyone can join in the prayers uplifting others. This is an interactive blog, and we need to be here for one another, joining together in our requests to God's Throne.

He does hear and He does answer!!

Beth