One Small Blow for Victory

The last couple of weeks have been dedicated to fixing things around the house for the home inspections, cleaning out storage spaces and selling things, visiting family and getting the necessary last minute supplies we need to pack before leaving.  In the whole selling our house process there is so much that seems to be out of our control.  So much is left in the hands of others while we have to sit and wait for their decisions. One thing that is in our control though is the city inspection that we had to go through. This happened a few weeks ago and they gave us a list of some things they wanted us to fix or bring up to code. We have been chiseling away at this list with the help of my wonderful in-laws. We finished everything with the exception of a citing on the wiring for our air conditioner.  We were worried that this would be the most expensive and involved repair and wanted to make sure that it was done right the first time.  Dan and I went down to the city inspection office and were able to talk to the electrical inspector ourselves.  At 4:30 on a Friday afternoon he stopped what he was doing and came over to our house to take a look at our question.  After looking over the wiring again he decided to change his mind.  Nothing needed to be repaired after all!  He signed off on the electrical part of the inspection right then and there! I cannot tell you how relieved we were by this one small act.  This is one of the first things that has gone relatively smoothly in this whole process.  Such an encouragement! The building part of our city home inspection will happen tomorrow.

We also have had another offer on our house which is wonderful. Dan and I have signed the paperwork and are now waiting for the private home inspection and the appraisal.  The private home inspection should happen this Friday.  We could use a lot of prayer for both of these.  Our experience with our last buyer has shaken our confidence in the selling process and we know that either of these things could delay our progress or close the deal completely.  Please, please, please be praying for us.