A week and a half ago I wasn’t sure we would have a place to move into come the end of the month. Our family size proved to be a HUGE (pun intended) issue. Many of the management companies didn’t allow more than 2 children per room. Some landlords were concerned the hot water heater couldn’t handle our family. Still others simply weren’t places I felt would be a good fit for our family.
There were so many factors crowding in on me. My husband was away on business, leaving me to find a place without his direct input. Our current rental had sold and we were not able to take any extra time to figure out what were going to do. I was packing boxes fully expecting to put them into storage and move the family to wherever we could find a place to lay our heads.
And then we got a call.
A friend of a friend had heard we were moving. A house way out in the middle of nowhere was coming open the end of the month. Our friend said it was huge and he thought it would be a great fit.
But, I didn’t want to like it.
It was a long way from our current home. I had friends in the area and didn’t figure they would want to drive all that way to see us. I was familiar with this side of town and didn’t want to learn a new part of the country. I looked the place up on Google maps and immediately noticed there weren’t any trees around it. That right there was enough to make me want to say NO on the spot considering I have spent the last 2 years surrounded by woods. But my husband asked that I at least go check it out.
So, I took my oldest son with me and headed out.
As we took the drive, my animosity toward a house I’d never seen melted as I ventured into beautiful country. When we met the landlords, I instantly connected with them, and as they went out of their way to accommodate us, I realized this was the Lord providing. Providing for us in ways I never dreamed possible.
The house is a huge 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom house on a road less traveled. The rent is considerably cheaper than our current home. The quiet beauty of the area made up for the lack of foliage surrounding the house. The current tenants were able to get out soon enough that we could move straight in, and the landlords are wonderful people.
And today and tomorrow, a small army of friends surround us to help us move…again.
Yes, the Lord does provide.
My father-in-law and step-mother-in-law sent me a birthday card today (yes, today is my birthday!) with these words on the front:
A House is made with walls and beams…
A Home is made with love and dreams.
God has blessed me with a wonderful loving family and just enough grace for today. I think I am finally learning to enjoy the journey and relish the adventure!
Praise the Lord for his mercy, kindness, patience, and love…always providing just what we need just when we need it!
kim Crawford says
Amen. Jehovah Jireh is His name! Thank you for sharing this testimony of His provision and grace.
Rachel Bueckert says
Praise the Lord!, and Happy Birthday! 🙂
Charlotte Moore says
PRAISE the LORD for your new found home.
Suanna says
It is so exciting to see how God had this all worked out for you. Thank you for sharing his blessing of a new home with us and Happy Birthday.
Becky says
Happy Birthday, Amy!
Praising God with you today for His perfect timely provision 🙂
Rebecca says
Happy Happy Birthday!! So glad God provide you this house right in time for your birthday, the move and just to prove what He says….”I Am THAT I Am”. He can do all things above and beyond our wildest dreams. I cannot wait to see a few pictures of this huge and lovely home!
Elizabeth Ours says
So Excited to read of the Lord’s provision for you! Awesome!!! 🙂
Happy Birthday! May your day be full of Joy and your year full of His Blessings!!
Mystiqua says
Praising the Most High with you! We have been where you are as we are a family of 8…and we will soon be trusting the Father for a bigger home soon. This post has given me hope that He will take care of us.
semone says
Praising God for His awesome provision in your life!!! That is so amazing.
Linda says
Happy Birthday and Blessed Housewarming!!! So excited for all the wonderful adventures ahead for you all.
Tracey says
Happy Birthday!! Thanks for sharing this story of how the Lord provided for you and your family. Praise Him for His faithfulness!!
Jillian says
Ty is a blessed man. This is what I thought about when reading this: “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain.”
I’m sure he wasn’t happy about having to leave you alone, but I’m just as sure he felt confident knowing that you were capable of handling the stress of the situation. So happy for you guys! 🙂
Amy says
Thank you, Jillian. 🙂 He said as he was leaving that he trusted me to find the right house. That made me feel good (because I wasn’t sure I trusted me to find the right house! lol) I keep that verse framed on my bedroom wall. 🙂
Sheila Mom to Seven says
So…I hope we can see pictures. That’s so awesome! The LORD is good.
And, how young are you these days? (I just turned 43 and still have little kids running about.)
Amy says
37 🙂
Belinda says
I so appreciate your blog. I love – “a gentle voice, a firm resolve, an abundant life”. I have six grown children. I send my daughters links to your page all the time. Thank you for your faithful witness.
Colleen Harlan says
Praise God! 🙂 What a blessing!!!
Anita says
Oh, I just love this so much. Thank you! Truly a blessing for those of us still waiting 🙂
Christin says
So awesome!!!
And how ironic — we have a moving story of our own we are currently going through! It was completely unexpected but I see God’s hand in it.
So grateful for His faithfulness.
amy says
Happy Birthday!!! Your story is a beautiful (and much needed) reminder that God wants to and will provide for us. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Janet Kiessling says
Praise the Lord…:D……send Pictures when you have the time…hahahaha…..:D; in between un-packing ~ of course!
Monique Stam says
I cannot tell you how happy I am for you!
Lindsey says
Amy, that is so amazing and wonderful for your family! Definitely praise God for His perfect timing….a lesson I am forever learning the hard way it seems. May I ask if you all just moved quite literally across town then? Also, it seems as if all your moves are related to your husband’s job. Will this always be a requirement of his job then (moving often)? So happy your family has a new place to call home and you are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.=)
Lindsey says
P.S. Happy Birthday!!!
Laurie McClure says
This is an awesome testimony to God’s faithfulness. What an amazing Love Pat from God.
Leigh O says
Even though we believe in our hearts and minds that our God can do anything, isn’t it awe inspiring when we are the recipient of a tangible miracle?! Happy birthday!
Tanya-Lilyofthevalley says
I’m so happy for you!! Ii pray your move goes well and I look forward to seeing your new home!
Sonja @ practical-stewardship.com says
Praise God for His provision!!
Bev P says
Thank you for sharing a testimony of God’s provisions!!
Sage Eastman says
Amen! Praise to the Lord of Hosts! Thank you for sharing His graciousness and planning of details in your life. What an encouragement! Happy birthday to you may this be the best year you’ve experienced to date 🙂 May all of the Lords blessing flow in an abundant supply! Happy Birthday and Happy Homecoming 🙂
Stacie says
Praise the Lord!!!!
I am thanking God for His provision for your family. He is so awesome!
Sarah D. says
Wow. What a blessing! Happy Birthday!
Stephanie says
Ask if you can plant a few trees. We do not plant them for ourselves but for the next generation. Although I’d plant them away from the house far enough that the owners would not need to worry about the expense of trimming them later. and trim them while young to avoid too many splits or y’s, Which will make them stronger.
Amy says
I am going to ask the landlord about planting either trees or some bushes. 🙂
Nat says
“Praise the Lord for his mercy, kindness, patience, and love…always providing just what we need just when we need it!”
We all need to remember about this, thank you for sharing your story.
Jen says
I’m so happy for you! And happy birthday!
Camille says
Happy Birthday, Amy! (Yesterday). And…congratulations on your new home! I so enjoyed reading how the Lord has blessed you with it and changed your heart toward it. He is Good. Many Blessings, Camille
Katrina Brooks says
Thank you for this post. I needed to read this today. Sending many prayers on your move and hope you guys get settle in fast. I see a lot of post on tackling moving in a new home!! Bless your beautiful family!!
Gabrielle@MamaGab says
Wow, what an amazing story of God’s provision! And Happy (late) Birthday!! This is one of those faith building moments that you’ll share with your kids for years to come. I love it!
Gentle Joy Photography says
Thank you for the account…….I appreciated reading it…….that is a big deal and one my husband is very concerned about….if we sell this house….could we end up homeless for a while? Scary thought. Our God provides though, and I am so glad to read your post. Enjoy your home. 🙂
shiloh says
Praising God with you Amy!
BrandyLynn says
Sounds very much the same way the Lord moved us. I am so thankful for His provision for your family! (And for allowing you to keep your sanity in the process.)
And, Happy Belated Birthday. SORRY I missed it.