B & B Dreams

The reality of the situation is that we have "nothing."  No savings, no means to get this whole "B & B Dream" off the ground.  We drove past a great place the other day.  There are two houses on the property, which is what we would need for a family of our size.  Having four children, it's not realistic to take up potential guest rooms for our family.  Not to mention that our kids need space to just be kids without constantly having to worry about keeping the place spotless for guests.  So a setup that had two houses -- one for owners' quarters and one for guests -- would be ideal.  And this one has that and more.  But the reality of the situation is that we have nothing.  While $400,000 is a great price for a setup like this, we have no money to put down, no money to furnish the guest house, no money to advertise, no money to live on and make expenses (especially a mortgage of that size) while the business is being built.

Entrepreneurship is a wonderful thing.  But how does one go about doing this when you're just struggling paycheck to paycheck to cover basic living expenses?

I know that God is in control -- and that if this was His will for us, He is in control of the resources to provide for it.  At the same time -- the distance between where we are and where our hearts' desires are is so big.  Yes, not too big for Him to take us from one place to the other, but big enough that I wonder if He is just saying "NO" to our dream.

We so want to be out of this neighborhood -- especially when we hear gunshots echoing across the yard.  We so want to provide our children with a living environment that encourages more free exploration and the chance to pursue their interests in animals.  Yes, I know -- the grass is always greener.  Kids raised in the city are curious about rural/country life.  If we'd been raised in the country, perhaps we'd be itching to experience city life.  I don't know.  Maybe part of the problem is us not being content with where we are.  Sometimes I wonder if it's wrong to want something else.

God, you are good.  You are in control.  Your will be done.

Blessings,

Barb