Nine or ten days. That is the average number of days it takes for us to find a place to call home when we go overseas. This time it was 9 days. Fortunately the guesthouse we stayed at had a large enough room for us to do well in and not go crazy. We queried at least 10 real estate agents, private posters, and forums, in our search.
The cheapest places were outside of town, something we at first thought would be fine. But after we rode a rented scooter out there we realized that the isolation would get to us. We would end up staying in the house rather than getting out; there was no place to walk to. So we looked in the city and eventually found a condo large enough for us, but still in our general price range.
We think it will work well. We can walk to many places, like a library, a pool, a shopping mall and grocery store, even the zoo! The newest coworking space is even in walking distance for me!
So in about an hour we will have hauled our 8 bags to the street to hail a red songtaew to take us to the new home. Thank God, and thank you for praying.
Praise the Lord for the good news of successful ‘house’ hunting and safe arrival.
Thanks for your update after some fiddling around I finally got the missive but the process seems daunting. Any way we got the message and we continue to pray that the Lord will open up your next step.
With His Blessings.
We have fond memories of Chiang Mai…so glad you are finally overseas again. We look forward to hearing more about what you are working on there. May God continue to lead and guide your family.
Hello Shane, Michelle, Liberty and Van, This is such wonderful news! Thank you so much for sharing this! I am so excited for you all. I am praying that everyone is settling into their new surroundings. I will share this with our small group on Tuesday and we will give thanks to God for this positive development in your lives while in Thailand. Please let me know what any new prayer requests as you settle into your new home. I will pray for Michelle and the children as the home schooling gets started in this new location, for productive collaboration with your collegues there Shane … please let me know when you have time. Also, can you send me Liberty’s birthdate? I think it is in March? Much love to you all, Heather
Such wonderful news!! Praying you will get settled in nicely. It looks like a lovely spot! Haven’t touched base in awhile, hope you had a wonderful Christmas and this year will be filled with blessings, Blessings, Connie and the gals…
Great news that you have found a comfortable place to live.. While I have your attention, could you send us Your birthday dates. We have Liberty’s but not Van’s or Michelle’s or yours. We prayed for you last night at our P mtg.
Bless you all.
Chuck & Marilyn
Hi Chuck!
Van’s bday: Nov 21 2009
Michelle: Dec 11 1979
Shane: Dec 25 1970.