Quickly

The selling of the house has moved much more quickly than I expected. It was shown 3 days before it was supposed to be listed, and the day it was to be listed (June 1) Damon and I accepted an offer. We are at the point now where some repairs have to be done in order for the bank to give the buyer the loan. If all goes well, then this house will no longer be ours after July 9th.

14 years ago in July we moved into this house. I was so happy to have it. This has been a good place to live, to grow up, to have a baby and watch her grow. The Lord is so kind...the memories that stand out in this house are good. I remember so many good times with Damon, with my friends, with Mia. My heart aches when I think about walking away the last time, turning the keys over to a stranger and never returning. Yet this is something I have to face and will face head on with confidence. I know it is the right thing to do. This part of my life is over. This chapter is ending. When I hand over those keys and walk away a new chapter begins, a chapter without the physical tie to the not so good memories, a chapter with great freedom, a chapter unmarred by poor choices, a chapter that appears blank to the naked eye. This chapter is filled with words though...a story written by the Living God who knows full well what the beginning, middle and end of the story was, is and will be in the end.

As I work on this house, clean it out and pack it up, I know that I am embarking on an adventure. This life is not my own. I have surrendered it to the Creator, so I take one step at a time trusting Him to lead me well. He is a good leader and He is trustworthy. I have no idea where I will land when I leave this house, but He knows.

So though my heart is sad and overwhelmed some days I know that what is coming is good ,even better than anything I have yet experienced. I am excited to see what is ahead...look out world, a free Amy is about to be unleashed.