Status quo
Posted on | August 11, 2010 | No Comments
Things are sort of mediocre here in the Osborne household. Nothing is necessarily bad, but things aren’t over-the-top great either.
Our house has had exactly two showings. I knew the market was bad but I didn’t think it was that bad. We live in a really beautiful, modest, middle class home and I honestly thought more people were looking in our price range. We got two schools down the block that are opening this fall and I thought that would help.
I thought wrong.
I know it has only been a month and I know that truthfully it only takes one offer to make things happen but two showings is SO discouraging.
I’ve also been interviewing for some jobs. I got the unfortunate news yesterday that I did not get one of them. I can tell you a million reasons why that is for the best. I don’t think it was going to pay what I need it to pay {read: what I am worth being paid for all of my experience} and the commute was going to be a bit of a nightmare. I have had worse, but it would have been a good 45 min-1 hr in the car each way. But the truth is, the job sounded interesting and I wanted it. Well, at least I wanted to be offered the job. I interviewed for one other job that would also be awesome. I have yet to hear back but the interview was only on Friday.
We just need something to happen for us. We’re good people. We try to put others ahead of ourselves. We are doing our very best to cut back. We’re trying to sell our house & downsize. I’m trying to find a job.
We are trying to do the right things and I guess I just need to keep believing that good things happen to good people and that we’ll catch our break sometime soon.
At the end of the day, after all of the stress and unknown has filled up my head, I sit down and wonder how we’re going to make it through the next few days, weeks & months. I still don’t have that answer. But what I do know is I have an incredible husband, a wonderful extended family and the most beautiful daughter in the world.
We’re going to be just fine.
We have to be.
For her.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:08 am
Stress is a terrible thing and the kids feel it, too. Hang in there mama – as my mom always says, “Things have a way of working out.”
(((HUGS))))
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:12 am
Hugs and prayers my friend
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Good things happen to good people. Good things will happen for you. Stay positive!
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Joanna Reply:
August 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I’m trying my best
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:38 am
I’m sorry hun! Saying some prayers for you and your family!! Things will start to look up!!
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:53 am
I can’t believe how old M looks in her picture! She beautiful
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. You guys will get through this, better and stronger than ever!
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Joanna Reply:
August 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I know, she looks like a toddler… no more baby face!
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August 11th, 2010 @ 8:46 am
Thinking about you all today. I’ll be sending good vibes. Hope all works out for you. Oh, and btw? I’m dying at the cuteness that is Madison.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Sending lots of good thoughts to you and your family. You guys will get through this. When I’m going through something like this I just think “This too shall pass”.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 8:55 am
Good things happen to good people – your time will come, I know it!
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August 11th, 2010 @ 8:59 am
Madison is absolutely beautiful.
My mom told me when I came to her with some similar woes, “Everything will work out.” She and my dad had no money, lived in a crappy house and worked low paying jobs. But they raised three beautiful daughters (if I do say so myself
) and eventually bought a bigger house for all of us and now have great jobs.
It sounds so sunshiney and optimistic, but God will make things happen. Everything will work out. You, Clint, and Madison will live wonderful, happy lives (you are already!).
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Joanna Reply:
August 11th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Thank you Nicci, I really appreciate this.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 9:55 am
The waiting game is so hard! Positive vibes and prayers coming your way! Hopefully good news will be coming your way soon.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 10:45 am
I’m so sorry you’re going through a rough patch – doesn’t it just seem like everyone else is luckier than you sometimes? Fingers crossed for you on your job interviews – things are bound to pick up!
I love Madison’s shirt in that pic – she’s so gorgeous!
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August 11th, 2010 @ 12:35 pm
Sending good vibes your way. I strongly believe that good things happen to good people & you my friend are good people! Hang in there ?
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August 11th, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
I’ve been there. I’ve SO been there. I know exactly the state of mind you’re sitting in right now. Keep doing all the right things, keep on…things do turn around. I promise, they do. And, as cheesy as it sounds my dear, this will actually make you a stronger family unit in the end. It really will. xoxo
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August 11th, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
Hang in there girl! The market is horrible! We were trying to sell but our house doesn’t even appraise for what we need to sell it for to break EVEN! So frustrating because we are in a town home with a baby and 2 large dogs!
Sending prayers and hugs because I know it is frustrating! Things will happen when they are suppose to and then you will look back and say “now I know”
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August 11th, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
The market is SO slow right now. Our house has been on the market for about 2 months, up until yesterday it had been almost a month since we had a showing. People are on vaca right now and not thinking about house hunting, it’s always slow this time of year. After August I assure you it will pick up.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 7:35 pm
I hear ya because I know this all too well. Everything works out somehow even when I can’t figure exactly how. Keep your head high and eat those leftovers… it’ll save you a buck or two. lol
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August 11th, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
The market is bad. Trust me. Our house has been on the market since May. Not one offer. We just lowered the price for the second time. Apparently July & August are very slow times everywhere. It should pick up in September.
I wish you lots of luck on the house & job. It will happen. Just have to be patient. Or something
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August 11th, 2010 @ 10:46 pm
when my parents were first married and then pregnant, they bought a house in racine, wi. a three bedroom ranch for $81,000. my mom said she would lay awake at night and cry, thinking “how are we ever going to make the $500 mortgage payment each month?” now they are 48 and 50 and both retired, living in a beautiful 4 bedroom house on a wooded lot back in their hometown. things work out for good people who work hard. things will work out for you guys too. youll find a good job and a great house madison will have fond memories of when she is older. keep your chin up!
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August 12th, 2010 @ 5:47 pm
We were also trying to sell our house about a year ago….It wound up being the best situation for us to rent it out to cover the mortgage, and purchased another home that was more fitting for our family (fitting meaning less pricey) we were advised to rent it out for a couple of years, and sell when the market improves (and perhaps we’ll even make a profit in a few years). We have been in similar situations, and wondered how and when things would improve…it always does
…it will work out ~ sending prayers your way 
~ Sarah
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