For the past 6 or so months, Nick and I have gone back and forth quite a few times on the subject of becoming home owners.  We have talked to a few home finance people but, until tonight, we have never felt really ready.  Before I continue about the events of this evening, I have to go back about 2 months.  It all started with a simple text message from my cousin Jennifer, who until that text message, I did not know very well.  That text message led to one of fastest and deepest friendships I have…pretty sure we were separated at birth or something.  Anyhow, it has been her prompting and trusted connections that gave both Nick and I the courage to take another step towards the purchase of a home.  Which leads our little story to this evening.  We sat down with the loan officer Jennifer had recommended and together we went through all of our financial information.  Within an hour and a half, Nick and I had been pre-approved for a home loan and feel really good about our understanding of the whole process and what we can afford.  AH!  SO EXCITING!!!  Tonight, for the first time, buying a home seemed more exciting than scary. 

Tomorrow we will be expecting a call from the realtor we have chosen (the wife of our loan officer) and hopefully we will be in our very own home by August/September (when our rental lease is expires).  And even if we haven’t found a home by that time and need to wait, it is so exciting to know that at this point in our lives, it is something that is completely obtainable. 

And so I would like to say how grateful I am for a few things.  1. Nick – your strength and your steadiness keeps me grounded, your truly are “my line in the sand.”  2.  Kacey – for getting the idea of home buying in my head and in my blood (in a manner speaking).  3.  Jennifer – for also giving me the encouragement and referrals both Nick and I felt we could trust…and just wanting us around and in your life.  I love you!    

We’ll keep you posted….