Limbo Land

Well, as of close of business on Friday, our closing attorney's office still had not gotten the infamous "packet". Which means we are still completely in limbo.

Our kitties are with their Grammy and Grampy Julyan, as we took them there when we thought we were going to close at 4:30 Friday.... which, of course, did not happen. This house is lonely without them, but it doesn't seem fair for them to have to spend an hour in the car to bring them home and then take them back a few days later. Good news is that they thrive there. My parents spoil them with affection, and are home more than Ben and I are.

Our house is a catastrophe, which puts me even more on edge. Boxes everywhere, things half-packed, odds and ends that have been removed from their official place, but not yet gotten to a box. We figure we might as well pack a little here and there because that will mean our movers will cost less.... we will be charged an hourly rate for 4 guys, so the more we do, the fewer hours they'll take.

At this point, I've told our realtor not to call us until the packet is with the closing attorney and we are ready to schedule a closing for certain, or if it becomes certain that these people won't be able to close at all. The hour by hour updates and what if's were way to stressful, and literally wasted both Thursday and Friday away. Not going there again. Not gonna do it.

We cancelled the turn off of our major utilities and our internet/TV, and didn't even bother to guess when they will need to be turned off. We postponed the delivery of our new washer and dryer, and the set up of our new TV and internet. Our movers kept our deposit since we cancelled last minute- luckily that was $170 and not more, and we did not reschedule them either. We decided we won't rearrange any of those things until the closing is final. Unfortunately, when (or if!?!) we do close, it will mean a lot of scrambling to arrange the utilities, et al. But better that then having to call to change it all a third time. (Our original closing was supposed to be on April 10th, so I'd already done the first round of changing dates before doing this second round on Friday!)

It hasn't been a fun experience at all, but we'll make it through eventually, I guess! We do trust that God will work it all out in his time, and that He turns ALL things to GOOD. The interim just sorta sucks!

We're grateful for everyone's prayers, and the support of our friends and family. Thanks so much! We love you!