Time for a New Adventure!

I have some news that I want to share with you today.

I have been abundantly Blessed for the past seven and a half years with this beautiful little two bedroom house that I have come to call home.  For those of you that have been following along with Shoestring Elegance, since I began just a few years ago, you have all seen, through each and every project or rose from my garden, how much I have enjoyed my house and living here, though every single picture, I have shared with you.(which also warms my heart to know those memories are captured, here!)

You may also remember, that I rent this cute little house.  Two weeks ago, I received a letter from the owner, letting me know that my journey, here, at this little house almost is over. They have decided to sell the property and have served me with a 60-day notice to relinquish my little house to them.

While it is sad to even begin to think about starting all over again somewhere new, I believe with all my heart and mind that God is at work in everything! One of my favorite verses that has lifted me through so much in my life is: 

Jeremiah 29:11 ~For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and to not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

For most people, I believe, while upsetting and frustrating, moving is a fact of life that we all must deal with and get on with our lives, which is very true for me, as well.  I have an extra obstacle to overcome on this journey, as I have shared with you before, I have fibromyalgia and degenerative back problems that makes these types of things even a more of a struggle. Although, as I say that,  I can tell you that I am also abundantly blessed with wonderful friends and family and a support system like no other!  

I guess I should just get to the bottom line. right?! My hometown is Petaluma, California.  I have lived here since I was 2 years old. My parents are Canadian transplants from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. I love my hometown and my parents, that live here, as well as, that wonderful support system I spoke about. But, unfortunately ever since our wonderful little town was name number one place to visit, by a major, international publication, the rents have quite quickly, doubled, even tripled in some cases.

So what does all this mean? God has a new adventure for me! Not all adventures that He puts us on are comfortable, but they are with purpose to better me and my relationship with Him and, hopefully, a better use of me to this earth that we live in.

 I would like to ask you for your prayers. Prayers that I have the strength to get through this move, that I may find something to rent, here in my hometown, as it appears that I may not be able to stay here, financially speaking. I have said many times that it doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be somewhere to start again.  

I can just imagine the fun I will have sharing with you all the new projects I will be undertaking as I make a new place my home. 
Until that time, when I am moved into a new location, I am busy packing and looking everywhere, and calling everyone to get the word out and peoples eyes open to aide me in this search. 











Which is why I will not be able to Blog whilst doing this. I will keep up with Linda and our, What to do Weekends Party! I will try and keep you updated on Shoestring's Facebook page. 

With your prayers, and God's strength,  and the help of my Family and Friends,  I hope that I will look back at his as a little hiccup in the whole scheme of things. 

But, for right now, I am soberly and diligently looking and packing!  It is my prayer, that the next time I get to sit down and write a something new & fun with you all that I will be settled, wherever I am supposed to be, and able to share with you all the adventures it took in getting me there!

As always, I wish you all peace and joy and many Blessings,

Theresa.

P.S. Please come back tonight and join Linda and I for What to do Weekends #125!

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