The House I Wasn't Looking For...

First, I love my current house! My neighborhood, my firends. I promised we’d live there forever.

I had no plans to EVER leave it. But just when I wasn't looking, I stumbled upon Mona Bina (Home For All.) Our friend,, Jennifer called to tell us about an historic lake home that had just gone on the market.

The details were that it had been bank owned for a few years, and needed A LOT of love. Being the curious houes lover I am, I convinced my husband that we should at least “take a look”.

When we pulled into the driveway, I was innediatley intrigued. The house reminded me of the home in the movie, "Father Of The Bride." Classic and charming—A favorite of mine.

As I turned the front door knob,I felt a feeling I will never forget. I had instant visions of myself turning that knob hundreds of thousands of times and shouting, "I'm home." I could even picture the groceries that I would carry in, and the table I’d set my keys on. It was surreal.

Once inside, I realized that this was a MAJOR renovation project, and I wasn't entirely sure I was up for the challenge..Until we stepped into the back yard.

Just like the visions I had at the front door, the backyard brought me to tears.I pictured my daughter, Emmie getting married, grandkids running around, and the quiet moments I’d share with Jay staring out at the lake.I kid you not—I saw it all. Crytal clear and real.

I looked up at Jay, and could tell that he knew— I was enamored with Mona Bina.

So, with very little warning, and completely trusting our instincts, we made an offer on a house we weren't even looking for.