Why is it that when you give up on whatever it is you think you wanted, God has a way of providing exactly what you need?
Windy and I wanted to live in the country on a big ol’ rambling piece of property. Yup, we wanted “the country life” and all it entailed: a wooded area that would attract deer and other “wild animals”, room for a garden, plenty of cleared outdoor areas for the grandkids to roam around and explore, and space for chickens and a coop to name a few.
Well, the more we looked, the more we realized it wasn’t going to happen. We needed to switch gears and be a bit more realistic. Actually, over time, I think we began to realize all the work that “the country life” would require and decided that maybe, just maybe, we just weren’t up to that challenge. So, needless to say, we were a bit sad when we said “goodbye” to that dream.
That’s when God stepped in. If you’ve followed my blog at all, you know all about Him showering us with His favor during the procurement of the house. If not, you need to go read my blog titled “Scary Good” which will explain.
So, once we moved into the new house, amazing things started to occur…
First – we saw deer among the grove of trees our backyard overlooks.
Second – we had a turkey IN our backyard.
Third – we had a deer across the street
Fourth – we had MORE turkeys visit the patio
And finally, a few more deer visiting our front yard in the evening.
Oh, let’s not forget the horses (not pictured) that roam across the 9 acres with trees (not ours) that our backyard overlooks…
The “sitting view” from the patio (nice bbq, eh?)
Sure, we’re not actually IN the country, but we sure are receiving the benefits as if we were. Who would have imagined that?
As for the open spaces for the grandkids to romp and play? There’s a public park within walking/biking distance with swings, slides and all sorts of equipment for them to enjoy.
So, we’re living the dream – not quite “the country life” we wanted, but “the country life” as provided by God. Who can argue with that?
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