It was a long arduous decision and process getting here, but we believe it was God-led. When we left Washington, DC, we intended to buy a house just east of Dallas. We began looking near Lake Ray Hubbard. Doors were continually shut in our faces as house after house was lost for various reasons beyond our control. We just kept moving east down the I30 corridor. When we got to Sulphur Springs, we decided that if we are going to live that far out, we might as well build on our family's land in Dalby Springs.
I drew up plans, found a similar one on the internet and ordered it. The day they arrived in April, it began to rain and it did not quit all summer long (summer of 2007, if you remember). You cannot pour a foundation on soaked sandy soil, so we waited. We poured our foundation in November of 2007. We did much of the work ourselves, so we did not finish until November 2008. It was the hardest thing we had ever done and it nearly cost us our marriage.
Occasionally, when things get difficult, it has crossed my mind to ask God whether or not we are where He wants us, if building this house was His plan for us, or a mistake, and countless other wonderings. But each time I allow my thoughts to go there, God assures me we are where He can use us. So now I ask, "How Lord will You use us today for Your glory?"
Today, we have a house that we have committed to the glory of God. We have an open door policy to relatives, church family, and friends that this house is available to them to meet any need they have. Whether parties, showers, or just a place to stay, it is theirs. We have an honest to goodness "mi casa es su casa" mentality and way of life. We do it not for our fame, but just being good stewards of what God has provided. This house was given by Him and is pledged to Him.
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