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House Hunting

George and I have been house hunting online. We won't actually rent online, but it's been fun to look. He sent me several possibilities last night. The one we like in the Mt Vernon area is still available...I really like that one and think it will keep his commute down. He found one is Springfield that is really nice. The commute would be atrocious though...I think. Of course, the upside is it would be closer to where the children would be if Jeremy decides to take the job in Vienna/Reston. They were looking at something off of Braddock Rd and this would be a hop, skip and a jump away. It's not next door, but it's close.

I'm a little concerned about the fact that we will be house hunting two months before the move. That does not work well for people who are trying to rent...unless they list before the place is available. The one we like in Mt Vernon is already vacant. That means the Lord will need to keep it empty for three months and that's bad for the owner. Of course, that may force them to lower the price...something I've seen happen already on some of the other places available. They've dropped $25, $50 and even $100 per month. That would be a blessing if "our" place would drop in rent.

Well, that's about all my thoughts on house hunting. I do need to write in my journal. Looking online seems to bring anxiety. I can't really do anything and so I get frustrated on some level. Anyway, I need to give the outcome to the Lord and leave it with Him. I do know He has the perfect home for us. He knows what we need and He knows our income. He will not fail us. He never has and I know He never will. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want!!!

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