As I mentioned in an earlier post, November has been the month of searching for the perfect home for Grant and I. After touring a handful of less than appealing houses, we found one that seemed like THE perfect house for us. Long story short, it was simply bad timing. We would have had to close mid-December, and there simply wouldn’t be time to move in the midst of our crazy holiday travel schedule. So, rather than continuing to pursue our house hunt when we came back from Thanksgiving, we decided to put our search on pause until the new year and do something that would make us more content to stay in our rental home for a few more months: buy new furniture! We had purchased a couch and loveseat when we moved to KC in April…and after only a few months, they performed like they were 10+ years old! Uncomfortable and saggy! Our little living room is now so much more cozy and appealing, with this leather sofa and two accent chairs (not pictured because the wrong chairs were delivered!).
Throughout this house search, I (re)learned that home truly is where the heart is. Cheesy, I know!! But it really is true. As eager as we are to find a house of our own and have more space, I’ve had to keep reminding myself that moving into a more spacious house will not satisfy me. Joy is not found in stuff, plain and simple. I believe true joy is found in Jesus Christ and authentic relationships with people. I could lose everything I own, yet still feel abudant joy because my satisfaction is not rooted in earthly belongings.
A truth I must continually remind myself.
And enjoy snuggling with Grant on that couch. Looks SO comfy!
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