We are so thankful God answered our prayers! We close next Wednesday and moved out this past weekend. I had a harder time accepting the offer than i thought i would. We have been praying for our house to sell and then we got an offer and i was just sad. For me, not only was it our first home but that house is Evie. I think about bringing her home, seeing her learn to crawl, her first words, walking, laughing, playing in the backyard and then spending our last moments with her there. That house has a whole new meaning to me now and moving out was hard. I know God has a plan for us, i know our next house will be filled with joy and Evie will live forever in my heart and in my memories.
I pray that the sweet couple who bought our house will enjoy and love it as much as we did.
I pray they enjoy their neighbors as much as we did. I loved the view from our front porch, sitting on the steps talking to friends. I will certainly miss all these sweet people..
My favorite room in our house and the thing i will miss the most..
I remember being on bed rest and my mom and Amber would come paint and make the girls bedding. I remember sitting in the girls rocker wondering what they would look like, what their personalities would be like. I remember walking each girl around their room when we brought them home for the first time. I remember reading books to them, playing with them, getting them ready for bed, changing their diapers, everything, i will remember it all and i will never forget kissing Evie goodnight for the last time.The girls birthday is Friday and i have been getting Ramseys party together. I pray that we will make it so special for her. I know the day will be bittersweet but i don't ever want Ramsey to think of her birthday as sad. I want to celebrate her and her life and celebrate Evie's as well.
I know God will walk us through the day and i know we will get through it with our family and friends by our side.
"I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my song". Isaiah 12:2
Congratulations on selling your house. I will pray for you all as you settle into your new home and say goodbye to your old home. I love the new look to your blog! It's so fun.
ReplyDeletePraying for you on their birthday!
ReplyDeletePraying for you all on their birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the house selling-I know that is a stepping stone to where God wants you to be in this life. We will keep you in our prayers on their birthday. Love you~
ReplyDeleteGod bless y'all!
ReplyDeleteAlicia,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that God sold yall's house, and I am sure it was incredibly hard at the same time. I read this with tears streaming...you have such an incredible perspective, and this blog post was just what I needed to read tonight. I will pray for their birthday day--again, you have a wise and selfless perspective.
Thinking of you, Alicia!! Can't believe their birthday is already here. I pray it will be a sweet, sweet day for Ramsey and for all of you!! I pray she feels so loved and celebrated.... and that she knows Evie is having a huge birthday cake in Heaven!
ReplyDeleteI am so honored that you have my website as one of your links!!! You rock, sister!! Love and miss you!!
We sold our house 6 months ago, and although we really felt God was leading us to sell our house, and provided a buyer, I too had such a hard time leaving for much the same reasons as you...because of the special moments that took place within those rooms that I never want to forget. I hold them dear in my heart, and no one can take them from me. We are renting right now, waiting for God to show us what's next, and I keep telling myself that His plan is far better than mine. Trying my best to put all of my trust in Him. Praying that you will be blessed beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteHey Alicia,
ReplyDeleteI am also so glad the house sold, but I am also praying for yall during this transition. I have been thinking about yall alot leading up to their birthday. I hope it is a peaceful day. Ramsey is so blessed to have such an amazing Mommy.
love~
You and your sweet family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers although we have never met. May God surround you with his love and peace as you celebrate your girls' birthdays. You will find a new way to celebrate that will be right for your family.
ReplyDeleteI loved that room too:) Happy Birthday Ramsey!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you as you celebrate the lives of both of your sweet babies on Friday. I am so grateful that God answered your prayers in selling your beautiful home. I know it is hard and emotional (I can't even imagine). I know you will fill your new home with love, laughter, joy, and new memories. As you said, Evie lives in you so no matter where you live, she will always be with you! Much love!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on selling the house. God has wonderful plans for you and your family. I know that the weekend will be rough, but as you mentioned, God will be right there holding your hands. You have such great faith and I admire that. You are often in our thoughts and prayers!
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