Walk by Faith

Did I mention in my last post that I felt like we had jumped on a moving train? Well, today felt more like a roller-coaster ride...at least emotionally. The 2nd of our two realtors came out this morning to show us the comparable houses in the neighborhood that were for sale and had recently sold. It painted a very gloomy picture for us - so much so, in fact, that after she left we were wondering if we shouldn't try to sell the house at all, but just have Ryan commute until the market improves. Her numbers made us feel like we couldn't even sell the house for what our mortgage is. Suddenly, our minds were racing with thoughts of losing all our equity and having to start over with nothing.

We both felt like a heavy weight had been placed on our shoulders. After the realtor left, Lauren overheard us talking about all of this. I didn't want her to worry so I told her that no matter what happens, we will always have each other, she will always have a place to live, food, clothes and that God is going to take care of us. At that moment, Ryan had to leave the room because it was too much for him. I followed him into the bedroom and Lauren was right behind me. We all cried and hugged and reassured one another (while Nolan was stuck in his high-chair wondering where everyone had gone).

This afternoon, after we had fully recovered from the first meeting (and prayed!), the realtor we had met with earlier in the week came back out to give us his analysis of what he thought we could list our house for. Not only were his numbers encouraging, he took time to address some of our concerns, helped talk through our fears and we even shared our faith with him! It was a much better meeting and we agreed that we definitely want him selling our house for us.

Both realtors have sent their proposals to the Relocation Coordinator. As long as their suggestions for list price are within 5% of one another, we can pick one of them and move forward with listing the house. However, if they are more than 5% apart, the Relocation company will ask for a 3rd opinion and we will then have to choose from the 2 lowest. So...my prayer request now (for all you faithful blog readers) is that we won't need a 3rd opinion and we can choose the realtor we like.

It was definitely a rough day for us all. But, as I told Ryan, this wouldn't be the first time that God has worked a miracle in our lives. And He has moved bigger mountains than this! So, that is what we are asking for now - a miracle. We heard a song on the radio today that was so appropriate for what we are facing...

Help me to win my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With one breath You make me new
Your grace covers all I do

I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me