Stewardship

"The rule of no realm is mine, neither of Gondor nor any other, great or small. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, those are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?"

-Gandalf the White

...Affordable
...Near Brett's work
...DIY fixer-upper
...Built pre-1950
...On a gravel road

These are our considerations as we explore the possibility of buying a house. Will we resell it in a few years or raise our children and live out our days upon its threshold? Will it compliment our daily lifestyle and not deter us in our hospitality? Does it feel like a home? Is buying the right house a good investment, or ought we rent for a while longer as we continue to practice tranquility and saving as God allows? For how much longer?

Certainly several things have fallen into place that make the option possible at all. And our desire is there. With hope, we wait, and prepare, and dream.