The new house is old. The same folks owned it for 58 years and took exceptional care of it. Still, she's fashionably mature. As in, I will need to use a match to light the stove in the kitchen. This thought makes me smile.
After the first deal didn't take, I sighed and told our wonderful realtor, "I would so love to live within walking distance of the school." (The first house wasn't).
The Universe replied, "Why didn't you just say so?" and promptly tapped on Mary's shoulder, giving her instructions to put out an inter-office voicemail to every agent at her company's many branches, alerting them to what we were looking for and where.
The house we are buying was not even on the market yet (apologies to any Clevelanders trying to sell their homes)! It is just around the corner from Riley's school. Next year Seth will go there too. Two-tenths of a mile we'll walk. I'll kiss them good-bye, and see them six hours later. Ahhh yeah...are you diggin on that? But wait....where was I?
One year ago we were living in Lynchburg, Va. We had no idea we'd be in Cleveland, but I was asking. Here we are, moving into a beautiful home in a great community with a school district committed to giving Riley the best education she is capable of. We're just getting started!
What do you want that you've yet to ask for?
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Um, I want to perform again. Change careers.
Now..about those listings on Mary's site. I just about fell off of my chair with those prices. A one-room "cottage" STARTS at a million around these parts.
I gotta get my ass to Cleveland.
DM, I've been trying to tell you!!!
You could get two mansions for a million here.
Deliberate creation...how wonderful for you guys. I love the older house, too. Character, good vibes, and good bones, etc. And, walking to school...well, that is just fantastic. Good for you.
See, my problem is that when I ask I am never specific enough.....
I've had to remind myself, to
"be careful what you ask for". The Universe does indeed listen.
Congrats Michelle!
Love.
Suzy
I'm with Drama, Key-rist! That darling house shown on the site is $139,000? You could not buy a BAD trailer in a BAD park for that around here! The tiny cottage down the street from us is over $500,000.
Watch out, we're all moving in next door! I hear you love to do extra child care!
Hmm an interesting perspective, I never really thought to ask before for anything in particular, just moaned instead. Maybe I should adopt that approach too?
Cheers
Congratulations! I love that you got what you asked for. I'm busy now making my list!
And, I love the gas stove you have to light with a match. Reminds me of my Grandma's stove when I was young.
Blessings to you and yours.
Peace. Today, all I ask for is peace. Not world peace, although that would be nice. Today, the most I hope for is inner peace.
Amazing what happens when we let ourselves ask for exactly what we want, isn't it? So glad you were able to do that and I'm thrilled that it worked.
Happy closing!
Yea! Congrats!
I want the universe to give me a house in Portland at an Ohio price.
Hear that, Universe?
A really shiny fast but small motorcycle. Lots of chrome and red paint! Thanks for reminding me to ASK for it.
I want to get new books and a bubble machine. I want to get a new or old home in a good neighborhood for a reasonable price. I want to be a better mother, wife and person even though I am okay now.
I want to sell my book to readers after it's published. It's a sci-Fi novel.
...and Michelle, there is a Bare Escentials store close by in the mall!
Michelle,
Thanks for your kind words, it made my day. I was just doing my job with a little help from the Universe! Blessings on many happy memories in your new home in Cleveland, happy to be part of your wonderful story.
This is such a great story, especially for me to read right now. I'm so happy for you! May my current home buying go as well!
congratulations, michelle! so inspiring!
I am SO excited for you.
Love that the Universe is listening.
I'm catching up here....WOW. Can I say how truly happy I am for you? I so appreciate the process and that you found YOUR house.
Yea!!!!
Hmmmm...Good question.
I am SO happy for you guys!
:)
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