This all started a few months ago when Jeff and I started talking about getting more space for Mustard Seed Interiors. It started with frustrating declarations from me as I tripped over a piece of furniture in the basement or had a pile of inventory sitting in my living room. “I need more space to work!!” It developed into the desire to host workshops, events and sales. It progressed into the serious conversation that this business is growing and the workspace in our home is bursting at the seams because of it. Ideas are limited and put on the back burner because of it. It’s time.
So, Jeff and I started looking into commercial spaces. We were just testing…sticking our toes in…to see what was out there. That turned into the struggle – rent a commercial space or move to a home with property and outbuildings that can accommodate our growing business? Neither of us really wanted to move, but neither of us really wanted to pay rent.
So, we began to marinate on it.
A few weeks later, Jeff came in, computer in hand, to show me some properties that could meet our needs. I’m usually the one who would be prodding us to get a realtor and ask to see a place in person, but it was all him. He was serious and wanted to go for it. Who am I to argue with that?
We found some really good possibilities that we’re excited about, so a couple of weeks ago, we put our house on the market. Stuck an “I’m beautiful inside” sign in the yard and everything. Eeee! I know! Stressful, crazy and a little surreal. Maybe even insane with everything else that’s on our plates!
Remember that getting-things-finished post I wrote? That’s what those projects were about. (A few of you seemed to pick up on that, smart girls!) I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write about it on my blog at first, but my home and my blog are so tightly linked that it feels right to share it. And who knows…one of my readers might even be in the market!
Our home is for sale in the Gettysburg, PA area. It’s rural, but many people we know commute to York, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, Hanover and into Maryland (Westminster, Hagerstown, Frederick, etc.) We even know some crazy people who commute to the DC Metro area. Our home is in a very safe, tiny downtown area (with two stoplights) and is surrounded by orchards and rolling hills.
The house itself is on a nice street (a few homes have pools and/or tennis courts), is on 1/3 of an acre and we have very sweet neighbors. It was built in 1948 and had an addition put on in 2003, so the home has the original 1940’s charm with a huge kitchen open to a family room and a master suite. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and a total of about 2300 square feet. And, if you read my blog, you know we’ve done a lot of work to it and have a killer basement workshop.
I have switched out some of my antique light fixtures, because I want to take them with me, but the famous living/dining room curtains will convey as well as, obviously, all of the amazing built-ins Jeff has done. All of the appliances also convey.
This home wasn’t love at first site. It was a little tired, some rooms were awkward, the master bath was underwhelming and many things were fine, but just not my taste. We have given this house a lot of DIY attention and through all of those projects, I have fallen in love with it. I wish I could pack up my kitchen and master bath and taken them with me! Seriously. I love every inch of them.
Here are a few things we’ve done to the house. The less fun, but important things are having the boiler chimney relined, replacing the hot water heater, paving the driveway, installing lights and painting the floors & walls in the basement, building a storage shed and updating some of the old plumbing.
Some of the fun stuff involved painting every wall and ceiling and piece of trim, new kitchen floor, painted kitchen cabinets, custom range hood, butcher block counter tops, engineered hardwood floors in the family room and master bedroom, fully renovated master bath with marble floors, subway marble bath tile, custom antique vanity, updated tub, custom built-ins and cornice, and a skylight tube, a fully renovated ½ bath with marble hex tile floors, bead board walls, custom built-ins and radiator cover, a built-in home office with crown molding, family room wainscoting, and a planked ceiling in the master suite.
Our home has been featured in many publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Romantic Homes, Cottages & Bungalows, Flea Market Style, Fresh Style, Romantic Country and more.
If you’re interested in purchasing our home, you can contact our realtor, Terri, at 301-874-0436 or you can send me an e-mail (marian@missmustardseed.com) and I’ll provide the link to the listing.
As far as where we’ll be heading once our house sells…well, we don’t exactly know, yet. There are some places we’re interested in, but this is a big step of faith on our part. We’re just trusting that God will provide the perfect place where we can live and work in His good time.
Now that the cat’s out of the bag, I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on preparing a home to sell. We’re not sure how long it will take to sell, but we hope it won’t take long. We want to be patient, but we’re excited about the next step.
Fun things are on the horizon…
PS – The ironstone collection does not convey!
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Wow Marian, so exciting – so happy for you all! I know you will find the perfect place that will fill all your needs and wants and be just as beautiful as your current home. Very happy for you and your family! Excited to see what the future will bring (and wishing I could move to Gettysburg) Best of luck…Wendy xx
Marian,
I kinda had a feeling this was the case with all that was going on especially since we have been through ourselves! I’ll be praying for you guys… for wisdom, timing, and all that these changes will mean in your lives. Have a wonderful week! And Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!!
This will sell in a heartbeat. Slow housing market or not this should sell fast! The kitchen, bath, bedroom ceiling….things people dream of.
Your amazing house should sell in a day! I’d buy it myself if it were in Ohio!
Hi Marian, congratulations on that step of faith can’t have been easy. In terms of of presentation your house has it all. Your realtor must be so excited to be marketing your home. I wish you every success selling this end and finding the right next property for your family and business.
Karen
How exciting! I can vouch for the area, it is beautiful! House hunting can be so fun, I never thought my daughter would find a home, she had a list of must haves that I thought didn’t exist but she found the perfect home and so will you! Good Luck!!
Your beautiful house will sell in days. If we didn’t have a house to sell and were in the market I would so make an offer. The kitchen and master bath are wonderful but I love the little pass through office and the guest bath.
Congratulations and good luck on this exciting journey.
Can’t believe we are under contract for a house in Greencastle, PA! Would have sooo made my husband drive 30 more minutes to work for your home.
best of luck for a speedy sale! i was practically in your neighborhood this past weekend! 😉 and i can honestly say i had the time of my life- can’t wait to tell you about it!
Omg you’re selling our house! I’ve been watching the progress for years. I am so excited! Someone is going to get a great home. I’m even telling my husband about this and believe me, he doesn’t care but he’s listening cause I’m so excited. Godspeed to you guys. Take breaks through the process. Can’t wait to see where we’re going lol!
There is a very blessed family out there who will buy your wonderful home and I am excited and a little envious of them! So many things that are happening for you and your family and y’all deserve them all! We will be praying for you and enjoying the adventure along with you!
I have a feeling it’s going to sell really fast!
You might as well post a link. I googled Terri Coldwell Banker Gettysburg, PA and found you right away. 🙂 I love your house and would buy it if it were the right location for me. I am so impressed with the no crime in your area (on trulia).
I’d buy your home in a heart beat if I were still on the East Coast. God is guiding you ….take a deep breath and let him guide you where you are meant to be. You are such an inspiration and we all love you!
Wow! Big decision. Good luck 🙂
With 1/3 of an acre I would probably have an outer
Building built 🙂 viola space, workroom, whatever!
congratulations Marian and Jeff, you are not going to know yourselves with more space and I look forward to seeing your business grow and grow. Good luck with the house sale, I’m sure it will with all the beautiful work you both have done. Fiona x
Oh what a wonderful chapter awaits you!! Marcy
I don’t know how far you guys are looking to move, but there is a really nice 1816 farmhouse for sale in New Cumberland, PA. It has 5 bedrooms, and 4 baths. Better still it has multiple fireplaces including one in the master bedroom. There are multiple outbuildings, and a great school district.’
10 Evergreen Rd, New Cumberland
Checked out this listing just for fun, wow that’s gorgeous and has so much character and potential for updating. Lovely!
Oh wow, I’ll bet it will be sold before you can write the next post with an update! It’s an awesome house, and I would want to take that kitchen and bath too! Best wishes for more fabulousness.
How exciting! Can’t wait to see pictures of your new home already 🙂 Good luck with it all x
I must say I was a little surprised reading this post, you just got everything the way you want it! But I completley understand wanting more space. Also it will be so fun watching what you do with another house!
Good luck, I hope everything goes smoothly.
I’ll be praying that God will continue to direct your path and lead you in the direction that He has planned for your sweet family. I have a feeling that an exciting adventure awaits the Parsons family just around the next bend …
Good Morning!! Am so excited for you, AND whoever buys your gorgeous home!!! It’s going to be sooooo much fun watching you work your magic all over again!! Dare I tell MMS something to beautify her home….’cause you seriously know how to rock one…but as I was looking at your window boxes, I was imagining them full of yellow or white flowers, with trailing ivy! Just a random thought here, as when we sold our home back in ’08, I got quite a bit of feedback about the things I had blooming by the door, even. House sold within two weeks!! God bless you and your family on this new (ad)venture, and am so looking forward to reading about it here!!
Oh my, you can give me gardening advice any time! I know what I like when I see it done, but I really struggle with putting the look together. I tend to just be boring. I wish you were my neighbor and I would take you shopping with me!
Well good luck on selling your house which I personally don’t think you need . But personally I am not completely ready for you to move ( you know it’s all about me 😉 ). I have watched so many changes with this home it’s hard to let go. Your stamp on this home is amazing. That said I guess. Things always change and you are moving on to another adventure. Ha ha blessings
Yeah, I feel that way, too, but the thought of paying rent for a commercial space isn’t appealing to me. I’d rather put it into something we own. It’ll be bittersweet for certain!
Can’t beleuve your moving your house is so nice, but good for you it’s a new begining! If i was in your area i would love to bye it.
Wow! Bittersweet, I am certain. Keep looking forward. You are a remarkable dreamer and go-getter. This will all come together with your great vision!
Marian – I guess we all knew you were bound to sell your house sooner or later. Change is always scary and good at the same time. Good luck! I look forward to seeing the transformation of a NEW HOME!!!!!!
Marian,
Exciting news! I must admit I wasn’t that surprised to hear that you were selling your home because of your growth in the last few years.. Having followed other blogs, I can almost tell when they have outgrown their current space, re-done everything and need a new challenge, I was curious though when I looked up the listing on your home they have the year your home was built as 1975? Its seems they should have listed the age as 1948. It shows beautifully though and will sell fast. I just hope the new owners have your talent and décor skills. Cant wait to see where you guys end up next!
Best of luck to you on the move! I would hate leaving that kitchen and bath too! We moved just before the “bubble” burst from a house we lived in for 27 yrs. It sold within 2 wks. I decided-cluttered all but what we needed to live with daily, depersonalized by removing photos and anything that would show as unique to us. Even removed some furniture and many garage and basement items we could live without while we listed. Made the house look as big and clean and fresh as possible. Our agent said she had never had clients put in so much effort in to selling. Every inch I looked at as a buyer, not a seller, and imagined what my comments would be on the house. It was an exhausting two weeks and I went thru a lot of Windex and paper towels, but we got asking price, and ended up living with family while we built a new house. I know you will have someone fall in love just as you did – it only takes one person to see what you’ve done!
How neat for you, I hope who ever buys your home has a blog I’d love to still see the home that I’f buy if I could. Wishing you the best of luck for finding just what God wants for you!
I KNEW that you would be moving once you put those listings on your blog a while back. You will find a beautiful blank-canvas-of-a-home to share with us all! Good Luck! Such wonderful things for you & your family. I’m excited for you!!
I know you’ve made your mind up to sell your house and paying rent for a commercial space is out of the picture, so here is my crazy unsolicited suggestion. The inspiration comes from a popular district in my city. They take charming 1920’s homes and convert them into cute mom and pop shops doing anything in a variety of selling cupcakes, to having weekly church, and yoga studios. Would it be too far out to consider buying another cute farmhouse to make into your workshop where you could not only continue your DIY decorating and repairs but also use to host workshops, webinars, and MMS milk paint demos out of? When you’ve finished all the repairs there you have not only equity but also a secondary MMS home!
Oh My Gosh! Exciting! I LOVE watching you take your leaps of faith! Every time you do it just gets better and better….
Cindy
Oh wow! Your house is going to sell in a New York minute! I can’t imagine you will wait at all. I’m sure The Lord will give you what you need and want. The idea of a rental space could be a real headache I would think. But having the space in your house or rather on your land for a detached studio would be awesome. What an exciting venture. Blessings to you in your search!
Wow, big step! It has been so wonderful to follow all the projects in your current house, I can’t help but look forward to what kind of house you will find and… all the Mustardizing you’re going to do to it!!!
Like who wouldn’t want to buy this house?
Yep, that’s when things get done around my house, when it’s time to move. I remember varnishing doors once as we were moving boxes out. Good luck finding a new home!
The next chapter!! I really wish you were a little closer to the DC metro area, we are looking to move that way soon. We live in the Southwestern part of VA and the hubby is up in Arlington, he comes home about every other weekend. I would buy your house in a heartbeat!! I’m sure it will sell quickly! Good luck to you and your family, Miss!!
Congratulations! The decision to sell is the hardest part. Are you thinking at all about an antique with a big barn?
Very excited for you, Marian, Jeff and boys. Just like another beloved blogger (Younghouselove), when your blog revolves around DIY stuff you sometimes need to move for the fresh challenges and for you folks– MORE SPACE!
You’ll be in our Prayers,
Suzanne & Co here in Illinois
Wow, congratulatulations! A part of me is sad that we won’t get to see that house anymore. Best wishes & prayers for you all on this next big chapter of your lives! You are an inspiration to all!
You have worked hard and made my day on more than one occasion. Good luck on the sale and purchase or your next masterpiece. I hope my sweet high chair and sewing table sell as well.
Thanks Marion.
You must know this happened for a reason, only God knows, will reveal when right time comes. Good luck in your home selling and finding the “right” property for all your needs. How exciting to be going on a new adventure, happy days
reading your blog is like reading a good book! all the suspense, happy and sad moments! I am very excited for you and especially when the time comes of all the projects for your new house! Good luck!
God’s blessings to you as you begin the chapter of your story. If I lived in the area, I would buy your house in a heart beat. It is VERY beautiful on the inside! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and feel like you are an old friend. I often think about your boys and wonder how they are. Maybe I will do Luckett’s this year!
Take care!
Oh Marian, I am so happy for you and your next big adventure! You deserve every little bit of happiness you can squeeze out of this life.
If you want to sell any of your home decor, please let me know. I’ll take first dibs on the cow painting if you are interested in selling it. 🙂
~W
Congrats on the big move, whenever it may be. 🙂 We’re actually in the process of getting our house on the market, too. A few things to take care of maintenance-wise, but then it’s the overwhelming thought of packing all this stuff.
How fun to be moving on to another new adventure. Praying for a speedy sale and finding the right new place for your family and business. If the market is anything there like it is here you’ll have a contract in no time! SO excited to see what home you end up choosing too!
Oh, I can so relate to some of what you must be experiencing. After 22 years in this house, my husband is *finally* completing the repairs/updates/replacements I’ve wanted since we married, but all for someone else. Once it’s exactly like I’ve dreamed it could be, we plan to move to the Orlando, FL, area and play at Disney World as much as possible. (We’re retired, so we can do that.) We rented a storage unit and have it 2/3 full of furniture we don’t “need” in the house, as well as dozens of already packed boxes, some garage stuff, etc. Still lots of work to be done, as well as more decluttering. I think the Goodwill people were getting tired of seeing us there at first! Your house, even before you did the basement, was sooo far ahead of ours. I would love to buy your house, or one like it, where everything was already “done” to perfection! Even the one brand new house I ever bought wasn’t THAT good!
I know that God will lead us both where we need to be, and I will be praying for that for your family as well as mine. Bless you for sharing all that you do.
And please, don’t ever take away any of your archives, tutorials, etc. I’m sure I’m not the only one who refers to them often!
Hi, Marian! I’m sure there is a woman (maybe several women) out there hyperventilating right now. Several years ago we were planning an out of state move and spent months searching online for a home that would work for us. Suddenly, one day, when we were negotiating for a home that “would do”, a new listing popped up. It was a 1979 home in a great neighborhood–and every square inch of that home had been updated and looked like it was right out of a magazine! That was in the afternoon. By 9:00 that night the house was ours! You and Jeff can be assured that your efforts to beautify and update your home will absolutely THRILL some fortunate buyer. God bless you in your search for just the right place!
How exciting! I’ll miss seeing you in your current home but I’m so excited for all that is in store for you! I’m sure it will be a blessing.
Congratulations on such a huge decision. Doesn’t it feel great to have the deciding phase behind you? Woohoo! I’m downsizing from a home your size to about 1700 sq ft, and I’m so looking forward to simplifying my life and belongings. I’m a recent widow, and I need to make my own “nest” so that I can learn to live on my own. So although we’re moving in different “directions,” I look forward to reading your posts about selling, buying, and moving. Good luck and Godspeed, sweet friend!
Congratulations!! And good luck!!
First, let me say congratulations on the success of your business! Success always requires changes. You are off to start another chapter in your life! Yea!
I know this is not relevant to your move, however, I wanted to tell you I was raised in Western Maryland and for anyone who is wondering, the Gettysburg area is a slice of heaven. I just moved to FL three years ago. I know every town you named. I lived in Frederick. So for all you girls out there that may be in that general area, you could not want anywhere more desirable for your family.
Congratulations, I have followed your journey and am so happy for you. I am looking forward to what you can do in another house.
Jeanne
Good luck with the sale, move, and new home. We did this last year, and it was the most stressful time of my life. I don’t know how some people move constantly!
How exciting… Being a Navy brat myself, I never really minded moving… Except for the packing part… For you, I imagine long lines of fans all vying for an opportunity to own your lovely home! Good luck! I can hardly wait to see what you do in your new home!
I am one of those hyperventilating women! If only your house was in my neck of the woods….I am certain your home will sell quickly ~ all that character and charm, a girl’s dream! Excited for your family and the all the adventures this next chapter brings. Thanks for sharing a piece of it with all of us! 😉
It would be a DREAM to buy your house….all finished and decorated! The LORD will provide and continue to bless your business! It’s a long commute to FL ….so we’ll have to pass. We look forward to following y’all on your house hunt….
Two weeks max! Your head will be spinning. Gettysburg is a lovely place and more than one person will think it is the perfect place for them.
Congratulations on taking the next step.
Wow! Congratulations! I was kinda wondering if this was coming too.Of kind we are also putting our house on the market, (in Iowa) only we are downsizing, but kinda looking for something with an outbuilding also. Our house is 4000 sq ft and over an acre with a grove and creek, we also had it custom built so it is VERY hard to leave, but life has its changes and we just don’t want to spend so much time and $$ on a home, we are not kids anymore after all. It will be a big change and we still have not found a property we like in the place we want it. ANYWAY…..much luck and I look forward to your coming blogs as we will be sharing the same woes I’m sure.
I’ve sold three houses and I did the same thing every time…I put an apple pie in the oven before it was shown. Your beautiful and serene home and the aroma of an apple pie baking, well, you might as well start packing.
I guess it’s time for new inspiration for yourself and your readers! I’ve really enjoyed the creativity/ inspiration that you are willing to share. It’s extra special knowing that you love Jesus and it all comes from Him! 🙂 Your blog and others have encouraged me to have more of an “eye” in my home to decorate, to bless my family, and those that enter into our little nest. I look forward to seeing new stuff!
Marian, I would buy your house in a second…but it would have to be here in Puerto Rico where we live. I LOVE your house!!! I know you will sell it before you know it. Good luck amd many blessings on your new endeavor.
Bet it will sell in as New York minute.
A brave move, one I need to do just to have a little more living space in my home but finding a replacement is not so easy. Your home is gorgeous and will be beautifully presented, all the hard work has been done and potential buyers will see this. I think the added bonus of the house being in magazines will draw a lot of attention.
I do wish you well with your sale and pray that God will bring you something wonderful to move into. I think a home with a work from home area, or maybe outbuildings would be a great choice.
Lee
Having lived in the eastern panhandle of WV which is a short distance from Gettysburg, Hagerstown MD, DC and Virginia I can attest to the beauty of the area. It is also rich in history with Harpers Ferry, the museums in DC, Gettysburg Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and quaint little villages like Shepardstown, WV. Isn’t life exciting Marian?!
Wow, I had a “feeling” something was up with the push to get the lingering things fixed up! Someone is going to snap your house up pretty quick, I’d bet on it. Good luck finding a new home that you can love as much as you love this one!
Wow, that’s big news. I hope this starts a new chapter in your life that is even more exciting and rewarding. I bet your house will sell in a snap ;-).
Wow! That’s big news, Marian! I would be sad to leave all those personalized spaces if I were in your shoes.
I am sure you will get a buyer very quickly, but where will you and your family go if the buyer wants to move in quickly? 🙂
On the other hand, that might be a good problem to have…
Best wishes for the new chapter in your life!
What an exciting season of growth and change for you! Something tells me your home won’t be on the market long 🙂 Looking forward to following along on your newest adventure!
Jeanette
So very excited for you, Marian. We moved last May and I was nervous and worried – I don’t do well with the unknown, but really you know when it is time to move and our new house is amazing and I’m loving transforming it. I know you house will sell quickly and that you’ll find your dream home with loads of space for creating! x
Hi Marian! How very exciting! I’ve always admired your ability to balance everything you do and the efficiency at which you do it. You are inspiring to us all! Best of luck finding a property that fits your needs perfectly and offers you room for all the further growth that you desire!
I have two dear friends who moved to your side of the United States from California and it would be wonderful to be within driving distance of them…but alas…I’m a native-born Californian and think I’d be too home sick if I ventured out…but I’m oh so tempted. At this very moment I’m in the process of putting my house up for sale and California money would probably translate beautifully in your neck of the woods. I’ve never lived with snow in the winter on my door step and think that must be the “cherry on the cake” during the festive holidays. I agree with the other MMS followers that your home will be snatched up in a New York minute. God will make a way for you into your new home and we MMS followers will also be blessed watching what your new house become your new HOME! You and your family are an inspiration!
How wonderful and exciting Marian! It is so heartwarming to read of all your success due to all your hard work! I do not think you will have any trouble what so ever selling your beautiful home. I am a bit envious of this new chapter in your life, but yet I have been there and done that and envy you, yet don’t envy you if that makes sense. It is so much fun to read all your wonderful posts and see your beautiful projects. Good luck and I look forward to your new digs!
Seriously exciting! You won’t have any trouble selling hat georgeousness! I can’t wait to see the new place and all the fun things you will be doing. You are such an inspiration to me!!!
What an exciting time! I have no doubt your home will sell quickly (the bath is gorgeous as is the office) and that God will find the perfect place for your family and your business.
I just purchased a beautifully redone townhome last year after looking for a while. I had been looking for a ranch home since my son is in a wheelchair and very severely disabled. I couldn’t seem to find the right home but kept praying that I’d find the right home for us. When I was saving money, I’d see a home that I’d like and when I shared it with my friends, they’d tell me they’d pray that I’d get that home and I’d always correct them and ask them to pray that we find the right house for us. Well, I found just that. It was absolutely perfect for us…it had a gorgeous room for my son with French doors that were not only pretty but wide enough to get his wheelchair in, an open floor plan, a gorgeous bath with travertine tile (couldn’t have picked a prettier bathroom if I designed it myself), handscraped birch floors, granite countertops and all new windows, etc. Just gorgeous. . I always say it’s functional for him and pretty for me. I knew when I bought it that it was the perfect home for us. Ironically, it had been on the market a while before I bought it. I always say that God had it waiting for us and I believe that. Anyway, I know you will find the perfect home for your family. Your current home is very picturesque and a new buyer will love that they get all of that old world charm with all of the modern updates.
Best of luck, Marian. It couldn’t happen to a nicer lady or nicer family.
Good luck! As a military wife, we have bought & sold many homes. It all comes down to God’s timing. When we thought we had a better plan, he proved us wrong.
Although, I hope it sells the first week for you. ;-). Good luck with the search…it is always my favorite part. It makes it a little easier to say goodbye to a beloved home, when you have found a new one that you love.
Good luck with everything and I look forward to seeing the new home!!!! 🙂
Marian, I hope that you find the home of your dreams. or build the one that you have probably sketched in your mind…I can see you in a “new farmhouse”…with a barn for your workshop and the space to provide “classes”… Good luck!…I know your home will sell quickly!
This is sooo exciting—and a bit sad too. I’m sure the change of moving to a new place won’t be easy and it will be bitter-sweet, but what an exciting adventure too. Can’t wait to follow along to see where God leads you!
Gail
I just found your blog and have been transfixed and encouraged as I devoured post after post for the past two days. I laughed out loud when I found this post about the sale of your house. I am so letting our good friends in Gettysburg know!
Two questions:
1. Where did you find your leather sofa (if you don’t mind)? We just parted with our beloved one similar in shade to yours. I like the feet and arms of your better.
2. When do you refrain from painting a piece? I am wondering if you check into the value of a piece before you decide to alter it, or are all pieces up for makeovers at your house? I am thinking of the lovely piano stool I saw in an old post.
Many thanks and blessings on your upcoming transition!
It’s hard…the waiting time. I know all about it…in the UK the market has been very slow and we have been trying to sell for a long time. This will be our 4th year! Patience is hard…in fact, it really sucks sometimes. All in God’s perfect timing though – that’s what we want. I felt encouraged reading your post, and I am sure you will not be waiting as long as we have been. xxx