I have to write right this minute.
I have to.
I wasn’t going to start writing this until I knew for sure, but I need to process this and keep my mind occupied while I wait.
We put in an offer in on a house in Pleasanton on Tuesday. I connected with this house emotionally. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that’s what happens to me when I find “the right one”. I fall in love and start bonding. This house stole my heart. So much character and walking distance to downtown Pleasanton. Built in 1944, it had been totally remodeled and was gorgeous. My old turned to new. Like I said before, it had my name written all over it. That was Tuesday.
On Wednesday we found out that we were outbid. Still, the seller offered to let us counter against the other buyer. At that time, we thought we knew what we qualified for and didn’t want to exceed the number we’d offered, so we declined. I lost “my” house.
Shortly after we chose to say no, we received our pre-qualification letter. The number shocked us. We qualified for a substantially greater amount than we’d anticipated. We COULD have countered on the house if we’d known earlier. At first I was crushed. Bad timing. We’d already said no and it was a done deal. But Mark quickly reminded me that it was GOD’S timing so there must be a reason that He let us have that information AFTER the fact. To protect us. To save us for something better – a thought I couldn’t even imagine, honestly, but fully believed.
And now today is Friday. Mark and I talked a little while ago and were going over homes that he will be touring there tomorrow with our realtor. Five minutes after we got done talking, he called me back. Our realtor had just called and said that because the top bidder was dilly dallying, the house could be ours if we could meet the number we had earlier said no to. The number that we can now say yes to. CRAZY!!!!
We just got done signing (electronically – Mark in San Fran and me here) the revised offer. We left in place one stipulation. That may or may not make or break the deal, but it has to be non-negotiable.
(A few hours later)
WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!! For reasons I don’t even fully understand, God turned things completely around and made the impossible possible! We let go and He gave back. There are no words to say how humbled, how grateful, how excited I am. We trusted His lead even though we didn’t understand exactly WHERE He was leading.
I KNEW that house had my name on it! (Actually, it has Abby’s name on it – the address is 415 Abbie Street! Look it up on trulia.com for best and biggest pics!) Thank you so much for your prayers. Wow. Just thankful beyond words….
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus!
Gardner is from LIvermore, and one of our home churches is in Danville. When we pass through, we could finally see you guys! Hope you like N. Cal, he loves it!
We would absolutely LOVE that! Would love to meet the whole sweet Kerin family! Oh, Becky, that would be wonderful! Danville is just down the street!
Jana, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I rejoice with you. This IS miraculous and I just LOVE God’s timing for each detail.
He knew; He knows!
HUGS!~K
Yes He did and does…and now to sell OUR house! I know He’ll take care of those details, too. Hugs to you!!! Thanks for sharing the journey!
Hey, beautiful house. And a beautiful story behind your getting it. We’re so happy for you.
Love, Dad and Mom
Thanks, mom and dad! It was just like you said, mama! I’m always so amazed (not surprised, but amazed) at how God asks us to open our grip to free our hands for what HE has for us. Palms up, open and ready and in position to be raised up in praise for His faithfulness. So thankful. So humbled.
Jana, this is so exciting!! (And the house is just beautiful!) David’s senior Vice President lives in Pleasanton and just loves it!!) You were so obedient and God took care of everything!!
Maria (Karin’s friend; we just had a sweet get together today!)
Thank you, Maria. Over and over again, He proves His love for His kids. And over and over again my faith is renewed and deepened by His incredible faithfulness. I love when He makes it so very obvious that the “good and perfect gift” WAS from Him! Hugs to you, friend, and tell my sissy hi and I love her!!!
I have enjoyed reading your posts. It is amazing what we can do when we put everything in God’s hands. We live in San Jose CA, about 35 minutes from Pleasanton. If you need any help in CA, just let me know.
Riane Spalding
Thank you, Riane! It would be wonderful to see a friendly face when we get there! How did you find the blog?