Well, we got the answer to our question regarding whether or not to move out to our homestead...God said, "not now".
My husband and I pouted a bit - around 6 hours of grumbling, kicking the dirt, slamming down on the couch - we were like a couple of kids. But after a few more hours, a real peace came over us. We don't know that plans that God has for us, only that they are good. This move to this house was not in His plans and I am at peace with that.
We think that within a few years we will be on a hobby farm. Until then, I will continue to grow my garden larger and larger each year, learn how to can all these vegetables I have, and homeschool my kids.
I can't wait to get out of the city, but God has other plans. In fact, yesterday I was able to talk with a neighbor who has been so curious about my life (homeschooling, no TV, lots of kids, etc.) and it was truly an opportunity created by the Lord. I talked about why we are so different from the average family on the block and she eventually confessed that she looks at us with a little envy - wishing she could live that way. "You can!" I shouted. Maybe God has unfinished business for me in this house and with this neighbor.
All I know is that I will live here on 52nd Street living my life for Him.