Living in Limbo

We have been seeking lower cost housing and were fairly sure the Lord had led us to a couple of potential answers. In fact, we were prepared to make an offer on a mobile home. Then we learned that we were unacceptable to the mobile home park. They don't want us!

Well, I guess we are okay, it's our pets they don't want. We love animals and have two dogs, two cats and a large tankful of fish. When people assume pet ownership, they are making a commitment to the animals they bring into their families. At least, that's how we see it. So, our critters stay with us for life, and if that means we cannot buy a particular mobile home or live in a particular place, so be it.

I asked the park manager to contact the owner to see if he will reconsider, and I am going back to talk with them tomorrow. As is our habit, we have asked the Lord to close any doors He would not have us enter. If He wants us there, it will happen. If not, then we know He has a better plan for us.

Meanwhile, we remain in that financial limbo I mentioned in an earlier blog. We have some income that is fixed, some that is flexible but with a set upper limit, and some that is completely up in the air. Our desire is to lower our expenses so that we can operate even if that income suddenly stops. We also want to quit paying rent and buy something.

So, we wait upon the Lord. I've never been very good at it, but He is graciously giving my lessons in patience... with a little homework on faith as well.