Within Albanian culture it is normal for children to live with parents. I always knew that Endrit's parents would be living close to us. I know that I don't get along with his father. It is with great thought that I consider buying a duplex and having my in-laws as neighbors. It means that Endrit and I could buy a house with 3 bedrooms for our children. It means that not only do Endrit and I not have to pay rent but his parents wouldn't have to pay rent either. We would work together to pay off the loan. That is how it works in Albanian society.
So, Endrit and I both feel really good about the offer that we will be putting down on the duplex. It is 99% certain that we will be placing an offer.
One of the biggest things that made right now the time to buy is that we knew we were going to move anyways. We have 2.5 years left in SLC. The markets are so low but it is starting to see the signs of coming up. This is an interesting step in our lives to turn into adults.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
A Home
I talked to a Realtor today after I saw a condo for an amazing price. Endrit and I drove past the property today. It isn't the newest, it isn't the best, but it is in our price range and it would be home!
Endrit's parents are giving us a loan for a down payment. I will be able to pay that back (with interest) with my work as a teacher.
The first thing that got me to think about buying instead of renting for the next 2.5 years is that when we are able to buy, our mortgage will be over $100 / month less than our current rent. We will be able to have our home study whenever the time is right without thinking about moving in the middle of it. When we are done with school, Endrit's parents will be able to move in while we are gone and we can say that we have a rental property when we buy our house. It is a win win situation.
We are working with a wonderful person and we might be able to be in our own home in May. WOW!!
Endrit's parents are giving us a loan for a down payment. I will be able to pay that back (with interest) with my work as a teacher.
The first thing that got me to think about buying instead of renting for the next 2.5 years is that when we are able to buy, our mortgage will be over $100 / month less than our current rent. We will be able to have our home study whenever the time is right without thinking about moving in the middle of it. When we are done with school, Endrit's parents will be able to move in while we are gone and we can say that we have a rental property when we buy our house. It is a win win situation.
We are working with a wonderful person and we might be able to be in our own home in May. WOW!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Conference
People that read this should know that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This weekend was General Conference weekend. I was able to listen to the leaders of the church and feel of the spirit that is in the words.
Conference talked a lot about parenthood and how to lead our children in these times. Or in better words, walk by our children in these times. As I prepare for my journey into motherhood it is good to hear of these things. I know that the world today is the world that is foretold in the Bible and Book of Mormon near the end of days.
The best time to learn about leading your family to righteousness is before you have children. This is good for me to hear for obvious reasons. I have not had the opportunity to have children yet. I have had the opportunity to increase my testimony and my skills to become the best mother that I can be.
I also had the opportunity this weekend to meet up with one of my friends from Justmommies. She is adopted so I was able to ask her a few questions about her growing up knowing that she was adopted. That part of my journey is still needing help because I don't know the long term repercussions of adopted children. It makes me wonder what the circumstances will be that the children will be orphaned. I hope that I will be able to teach my children about their birth parents.
There is a lot to think about with these things in the next year before we are going to adopt.
Conference talked a lot about parenthood and how to lead our children in these times. Or in better words, walk by our children in these times. As I prepare for my journey into motherhood it is good to hear of these things. I know that the world today is the world that is foretold in the Bible and Book of Mormon near the end of days.
The best time to learn about leading your family to righteousness is before you have children. This is good for me to hear for obvious reasons. I have not had the opportunity to have children yet. I have had the opportunity to increase my testimony and my skills to become the best mother that I can be.
I also had the opportunity this weekend to meet up with one of my friends from Justmommies. She is adopted so I was able to ask her a few questions about her growing up knowing that she was adopted. That part of my journey is still needing help because I don't know the long term repercussions of adopted children. It makes me wonder what the circumstances will be that the children will be orphaned. I hope that I will be able to teach my children about their birth parents.
There is a lot to think about with these things in the next year before we are going to adopt.
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