Well, I feel like I've been riding that beast for the last 24 hours. On Monday night, we accepted an offer on our house and were so excited and amazed at how God answered our prayers. This was the same couple that started our at $19,000 below our asking price and had seemingly decided against our house, but then came back and made an offer that we could accept without owing the bank money at the end of the deal. They wanted to close quickly and we were so excited.
Yesterday, we kept waiting for the official contract to come through and our realtor told us that this couple wouldn't be meeting with their realtor until around 2:00, so it would be around then before we got the contract. No worries.
I kept checking our email and at 5:00 there was still nothing. At 6:00 Ryan got home, but he had never called to tell me he was coming home. This is completely out of his character. He always calls. When I met him at the door, I was like Why didn't you call??? He informed me that he hadn't wanted to talk to me. I said, "Excuse me?" Then I noticed the dejected look on his face. He told me he had just talked to our realtor and the buying couple backed out. They went to their realtor's office to sign the contract, but instead backed out.
Ryan and I kept looking at each other not knowing what to say. I turned in our move out notice to our apartment complex yesterday morning. Not sure what to do with that at this point.
The redeeming part of this story is that God has already reminded us that He is with us through this roller coaster. He's right there holding our hands as we plummet from the top of the coaster to the sinking bottom. He's no less capable of selling our house today than he was yesterday. God's character does not change because of our circumstances. We've tried to sort through all of the maybe's and what if's but there are just too many to try to sort through. So, we just have to trust that He still has a plan.
Also, about 10 minutes after we got this news yesterday, we got word that someone else will be seeing it today. See, He's Faithful!
6 comments:
Haley, gosh, I'm so sorry!! I know that he is going to make all of this worth it at some point. The bright side is that spring, summer and baby will be here soon! Gone will be winter and the lows that came with it. Side note...not a big fan of the Texas Giant either, not one bit. :)
I am sorry, Haley. But I do honestly believe that God takes us through trials to teach us to trust Him and His promises, and to draw us closer to Him. God promises to provide all we need...and our ideas of needs versus His are usually different. I know that you and Ryan are leaning on Him through this time, and I pray that your faith is increased by this experience.
Darn it... if only I needed a house in Burleson. I'll keep you guys in my prayers. The right buyer is out there somewhere. And Les has some great advice... the sun will be shining soon (literally and figuratively).
Yep, that sounds exactly like the Texas Giant. Sounds like that couple might have been an even bigger headache than you want to deal with anyway. I'll pray that the Lord will send the perfect family very soon!
Haley, I am so sorry! I wish more than anything I could buy that house!! I am praying right now that in the name of our precious Jesus, He will sell that house for more than what this couple offered! I pray that He will meet every single one of your needs above and beyond ANYTHING we could hope or imagine! I am praying that this happens quickly and that we can all stand in amazement at God's work through you and Ryan! Thank you for being such a testimony to all of us! I love you and I am praying sister!!!!!
Man, that really stinks! I am so sorry to hear about this. All I can say is that during the coaster you freak out and don't know if you'll make it out alive, but at the end when you look back you can see God was holding you the whole time and you are stronger for it! I will be praying!
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