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Sometimes God's greatest gifts...

are unanswered prayers.

In January I came home from burying my father to find a letter from my landlord announcing that he was raising our rent to an exorbitant rate, and was doing so way before we thought our lease ended. Turns out there was a loophole in the lease, and not in our favor.

It had taken us a long time to find the house we were renting. I worked it out with my landlord that he would let us go if I found something before June.

So for the second time in five months we were searching again. I was distraught. Working two part time jobs, caring for the girls during the day, dealing with my grief over dad...facing having to pack up and move yet again to who knows where was overwhelming.

A few weeks ago we finally found a great place nearby. We put down our deposit and made all the arrangements to move. Two days before we were to move, the homeowner called me and said he was returning our deposit. They were filing for bankruptcy.

Words cannot described how upset I was. I posted a "housing wanted" ad on craig's list, knowing that we'd find "something" but expecting it to be no place I'd actually like to live.

Within an hour I received an email from a lovely man named Sean. He was the owner of a gorgeous, completely remodeled craftsman era home just down the street. The very house that Brett and I would drive past daily and admire, talking about how maybe "someday" we could buy it. We love old houses. Well Sean was looking for a family to rent the house long-term. We met with him and hit it off immediately. We start moving on Wednesday.

This house is literally my dream home. I'm still pinching myself.

The past year has been so hard on us. I feel like God has truly given me a gift.

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Uploaded on May 2, 2008

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Dining Room

This is our new dining room. We have a beat up old formal dining room table, which I am planning on stripping and painting next week. I can't decide what color to paint it, though.

The walls are a medium gray. At first I was thinking maybe a pale green or yellow, but I don't think those colors would "jibe" with the elegance of the room. The ceiling above the light fixture is very ornate.

Now I'm thinking perhaps a lighter shade of gray, which I would distress. The chairs will be mismatched and painted white. Then I'll make a formal center piece with bright colors.

My personal style tends towards the cottage/shabby chic. A lot of elements in this house are straight-up chic though, so I'm thinking hard on how to make it work.

Opinions are welcome!

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Uploaded on May 2, 2008

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With Aunt Amy

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Uploaded on Mar 23, 2008

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There's my little cutie!

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Uploaded on Mar 23, 2008

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