Today I got a call from our real estate agent. I wasn't home at the time but my oldest son asked her if she had good news. She replied that it was not good news but not bad news either. I called back and after a little phone tag she got a hold of me. Finally the offer we'd written was actually being bumped up to management. No yes or no at this point but this is the first time they've taken us seriously enough to move forward. With the holidays they explained that they wouldn't be able to get right back to us. We understand and like I said the the previous post,
I've just had a great peace about the whole thing. I'm not worried or flustered or concerned to any degree. If it's meant to be it'll work out and be good. If for some reason it doesn't work out it might in the future or we'll move on if needs be. It's all good and I'm looking forward to Christmas. At least one of us will be getting a house but no hints to the little ones please. I"ll post pictures after the big day :)
always,
Vickie
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A Great Peace...
This morning when I woke up I felt a great peace. The burden of getting our house for THIS Christmas had been lifted and I know we'll be in our house for the next one. I don't know exactly which house that will be but it will meet our needs and be a great blessing to my family.
Yesterday I'd just had enough. I had a foot massage from a friend of mine and she was finished and doing the "alignment part" and I wouldn't align. We had a talk about what I needed to do or let go or think about. She said I needed to do something for myself. What would I like to do? Spend money, read a book, get a house. I settled on checking a book out of the library and getting my oil changed on my van. I came home and only had to make dinner for four- we had leftovers. Well they had leftovers and I fasted.
I still have a couple of kids to get things for and they're gifts have not been easy or come together. I mentally threw my hands in the air and said Lord I cast these burdens back to thee. I have no clue what to do for them and what would be the gifts that they need the most and would appreciate. I don't know what to do about the house either..... went to bed and woke up with a couple of answers, mainly about the house and where to do today when I'm out and about for a couple of errands. This feels like a pretty good day- I'm going to go eat.
always,Vickie
Yesterday I'd just had enough. I had a foot massage from a friend of mine and she was finished and doing the "alignment part" and I wouldn't align. We had a talk about what I needed to do or let go or think about. She said I needed to do something for myself. What would I like to do? Spend money, read a book, get a house. I settled on checking a book out of the library and getting my oil changed on my van. I came home and only had to make dinner for four- we had leftovers. Well they had leftovers and I fasted.
I still have a couple of kids to get things for and they're gifts have not been easy or come together. I mentally threw my hands in the air and said Lord I cast these burdens back to thee. I have no clue what to do for them and what would be the gifts that they need the most and would appreciate. I don't know what to do about the house either..... went to bed and woke up with a couple of answers, mainly about the house and where to do today when I'm out and about for a couple of errands. This feels like a pretty good day- I'm going to go eat.
always,Vickie
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
This is a very fast and easy Christmas Gift...
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/12/candy-bar-wrapper-holiday-printable/#comment-173315
Print off these easy candy bar wrappers and tie the bow. So go gotta pick up a new black ink cartridge!
Print off these easy candy bar wrappers and tie the bow. So go gotta pick up a new black ink cartridge!
Monday, December 19, 2011
A whole heart wish......
Today we make an offer on the house we're most interested in. This is a critical pivot point in our plan to get a house for Christmas. We could walk in to a different house, make an offer and it would be accepted in heartbeat and the owner would be thrilled. But we're dealing with a bank. There is only one way to get that house by Christmas and that would be to walk in with cash in hand.
I just completed 5 help a reporter out requests from HARO and we'll see what happens. I set up e-junkie to sell the My Quiet Dolls online but the nagging voice in the back of my head says lower the price to $1! So I have to figure that out myself or have my tech friend help me tomorrow as she's at work today.
A whole heart wish. I reread The Christmas Apron yesterday and cried. I can't help it but when my Spirit gets in touch with my heart my eyes just start leaking. This is a book that you can read to almost your whole family, at least all who are old enough to understand Santa's role in gifts and the part adults play in the "Santa Game" as we call it.
We're short I'm guessing $10,000 between where the bank wants to be and where we can be on asking price. For some that's not much but for others of us that's huge. I know God can do anything. I'm trying to do my part; work harder and smarter, fasting, praying, pondering. We've got the payment part worked out but not the bigger amount of cash we'd need to bring in at closing...well time to get dressed and get the kids taken care of and out the door for school. Send an extra prayer our way and let me know of any suggestions for making this all work.
always,
Vickie
I just completed 5 help a reporter out requests from HARO and we'll see what happens. I set up e-junkie to sell the My Quiet Dolls online but the nagging voice in the back of my head says lower the price to $1! So I have to figure that out myself or have my tech friend help me tomorrow as she's at work today.
A whole heart wish. I reread The Christmas Apron yesterday and cried. I can't help it but when my Spirit gets in touch with my heart my eyes just start leaking. This is a book that you can read to almost your whole family, at least all who are old enough to understand Santa's role in gifts and the part adults play in the "Santa Game" as we call it.
We're short I'm guessing $10,000 between where the bank wants to be and where we can be on asking price. For some that's not much but for others of us that's huge. I know God can do anything. I'm trying to do my part; work harder and smarter, fasting, praying, pondering. We've got the payment part worked out but not the bigger amount of cash we'd need to bring in at closing...well time to get dressed and get the kids taken care of and out the door for school. Send an extra prayer our way and let me know of any suggestions for making this all work.
always,
Vickie
Thursday, December 15, 2011
I want everyone to have a good Christmas...
John always talks about his worst Christmas ever. His mom was just off welfare and working at a small balsa wood glider manufacturer. His one present that year was one of the small balsa wood glider kits they made at her plant. It broke as he was putting it together. Not the kind of Christmas that warms your heart...and I don't think he ever really got over it.
As the oldest of seven in a more financially secure family, my Christmases were never grim. We always had sufficient. Once I even got the beautiful twirling ballerina doll I longed for. She sat on my bed forever until her batteries corroded and destroyed both her and my favorite handmade quilt covering them both with brown acid stains. I usually got a couple of good books, one of my favorite things, often about horses.
My parents really tried to get stuff we'd like but pleasing seven kids is really hard. Believe me I know as the mother of 8. I love arts and crafts but those kits you buy at the department stores only last for one or two projects. They don't allow for much self expression or real creativity.
My Quiet Dolls on the other hand have unlimited possibilities and variations. You can buy the materials at any craft department and you can go hog wild for under $10 at a real fabric store. Pink hair green hair purple hair- there's no limit to your choices. realistic or fanciful works of art will just pour out of your kids brains when they sit down with a basic pattern and a pile of felt and markers.
My dream is for every child to have a decent Christmas. I've priced My Quiet Dolls-Jack and Jill pattern at only $1.98. If you need a present for your child and are interested in them and can't afford the $2 please let me know. If you know of someone without computer access that needs a present and My Quiet Dolls would fit the bill and be welcomed let me know and we'll work something out.
Have a joyous blessed Christmas this year.
always,
Vickie
As the oldest of seven in a more financially secure family, my Christmases were never grim. We always had sufficient. Once I even got the beautiful twirling ballerina doll I longed for. She sat on my bed forever until her batteries corroded and destroyed both her and my favorite handmade quilt covering them both with brown acid stains. I usually got a couple of good books, one of my favorite things, often about horses.
My parents really tried to get stuff we'd like but pleasing seven kids is really hard. Believe me I know as the mother of 8. I love arts and crafts but those kits you buy at the department stores only last for one or two projects. They don't allow for much self expression or real creativity.
My Quiet Dolls on the other hand have unlimited possibilities and variations. You can buy the materials at any craft department and you can go hog wild for under $10 at a real fabric store. Pink hair green hair purple hair- there's no limit to your choices. realistic or fanciful works of art will just pour out of your kids brains when they sit down with a basic pattern and a pile of felt and markers.
My dream is for every child to have a decent Christmas. I've priced My Quiet Dolls-Jack and Jill pattern at only $1.98. If you need a present for your child and are interested in them and can't afford the $2 please let me know. If you know of someone without computer access that needs a present and My Quiet Dolls would fit the bill and be welcomed let me know and we'll work something out.
Have a joyous blessed Christmas this year.
always,
Vickie
Not what I'd planned...
Today was not the day I'd planned it to be. I woke up and just felt off. Sure enough I've got a case of the flu. I know I'm sick when I take a 3 hour nap in the morning and a 2 hour nap in the afternoon.
I got out of bed at 11 and stayed awake to check my Amazon Vine targeted newsletter- It's kinda cool. I reviewed some products on Amazon, bought just the right stuff and they asked me to be one of their reviewers. Now I tell everyone I know to write reviews on Amazon whenever you buy something. You get up to 4 free products a month to evaluate and keep.
I really intended to do some serious publicity pushes on My Quiet Dolls-Jack and Jill but I only got a few emails and posts off. Well better luck tomorrow.
always,
Vickie
I got out of bed at 11 and stayed awake to check my Amazon Vine targeted newsletter- It's kinda cool. I reviewed some products on Amazon, bought just the right stuff and they asked me to be one of their reviewers. Now I tell everyone I know to write reviews on Amazon whenever you buy something. You get up to 4 free products a month to evaluate and keep.
I really intended to do some serious publicity pushes on My Quiet Dolls-Jack and Jill but I only got a few emails and posts off. Well better luck tomorrow.
always,
Vickie
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