We are thrilled to tell you that we rented a place today and get to move in the 1st of September - it is BRAND new and while small, I think it will be nice. It's an upstairs apartment/house up behind another house - beautiful grounds - they are fine with us having pets and it's kind of like an amped up tree house. Gorgeous views from everywhere. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, covered patio with hangers for hammocks. Gorgeous views. All utilities included - even internet and satellite TV. Sweet.
Now comes the cool part.
I have been praying that God would direct us and that we would end up in just the right place. After living here with my nephew Chuck in their house (rental) - which is kinda neat, but very old - we knew that we really didn't want an old place - and that we wanted a clothes dryer. We hung some laundry the other day and it still wasn't dry several days later! We had looked at some other places - one, very tiny with virtually no amenities and a fairly nice yard - and another one we never had gotten to see the inside of, but had a gorgeous property - and it was old. I introduced ourselves on a local chat page and asked about a rental - in a few days, I got a reply back from a guy and he had a place. We almost didn't go see it b/c the price was higher than we wanted to pay. But we did. And we made an offer and he accepted it.
Today when we went to sign on it, Bob had to go to the ATM and get more cash, so I stayed at the guys store and looked around. Before I knew it, I realized that the music playing was Christian - at least I recognized the melody. I asked him about it and he told me they were believers - that his daughter works with youth at a church in Panama City and that he belongs to a church that is growing by leaps and bounds.. and is going to build a new church. To me that was confirmation from God that this was the place we were meant to be.
Here are the lyrics to the song:
Your Name
As morning dawns and evening fades
You inspire song of praise
That rise from earth to touch Your heart and glorify Your Name
Chorus:
Your name is a strong and mighty tower
Your name is a shelter like no other
Your name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your name
Jesus, in your name we pray
Come and fill our hearts today
And give us strength to live for You and glorify You name
Your name is a strong and mighty tower
Your name is a shelter like no other
Your name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your name (3x)
I love how He does this for me.
Enrique - the owner - also told us that probably 10 people had asked about his place for rent, but he didn't feel good about them - and he did us. And then the kicker. He told us that he had already committed our month's deposit to the church building fund. I can't think of anyplace better for it to go. :)
So - here is our little piece of heaven. (The pics are in no particular order) The layout is different, but it will be fine. Most homes here don't have closets at all - and I don't care if the washer and dryer are in the kitchen - just so we have them! It will be all new appliances - and he's going to let me help pick out furniture! Granite countertops and backsplash in the kitchen. We have full access to the yard - but our entrance is totally separate - parking totally separate and very private. We do have to climb stairs, but that won't hurt us.
Leigh (lover of purple)- we'll be in the purple room - and we'll think of you often!
We were told that a sloth comes to visit every 20 days and that we will be able to see macaws in the trees along with many other birds.
Back Patio looking out - gorgeous views
Purple (larger) bedroom, really nice closets for here.
Tiny bathroom, but brand new!
This corner...
Looking out from the patio to the front of the house. We will have a separate driveway, entrance, etc.
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