Picking up where I left you . . . (asking if there's a farmhouse in my future) Yesterday was The Day. Really. After two-and-a-half years of trying to sell a big ol' house in a little ol' town, our beautiful home built in 1907 is about to meet its fourth caretakers—and Renaissance Man and I are finally going to build our farmhouse. Buyer #1 YAY! Six weeks from now, the woman (and her husband) whose heart beats like mine for old houses will be the next owner of the Witt-Turner House. It's a farm-themed dream come true. Thanks to all of you who've wished us well and pulled for us—and Buyer #1. It means a lot! But there's another farm-themed dream come true I got to experience recently, ... Keep Reading...
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Is there a farmhouse in my future—finally?
After two-and-a-half years, today just may be The Day. So began my update to you last Friday. (I never sent it.) If you're a regular friend here, you know Renaissance Man and I live in a wonderful old house in a small town in East Tennessee. It's a house we rescued and restored, transforming it from an uninhabitable eyesore to a welcoming, arms-open part of our community. I told you the entire story. Two-and-a-half years ago, we put a For Sale sign in the yard. It was time to upsize faith by downsizing life. I believed we were being obedient by refocusing. We had too many unused "treasures". Where your treasure is, there your heart is also... And the update ... Keep Reading...
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Celebrating 22 years of something old, something new—and not a bride in sight
How was your weekend? Around My Place it was busy, exhausting, satisfying. Did I say it was exhausting? It's the same every year at our church's Yard Sale for Missions—and this was the 22nd year! Saturday started very early. When Renaissance Man and I pulled up to the church at 5:45 AM, others were already there, scurrying around doing their tasks in the dark. We parked and began our own. Eventually we all started gathering inside for a short time of final announcements and (most important) prayer for the events of the day, dedicating ourselves and our work to God. We are blessed to have high school and college students to help with the final set-up (and take-down!) of the shops, ... Keep Reading...
