The Kott-edge

I BOUGHT A HOUSE!
I know that is a bit of a corny name. But I like to name things. And this house sits on the corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Kott Rd. Kaleb actually came up with it and Emma already calls it the cottage. I like it and I'm sticking to it.
So I am a tiny bit defensive about this decision of mine. Only because it is such a radical turn of events and in so many ways it makes little sense. Am I crazy? Not that I have to explain myself but because it helps to put it into words...bottom line? When I saw myself living in this house I felt an overwhelming peace. This house spoke to me in a way that made me feel like it was supposed to be my home. Sometimes places do that to you. The first time Ray and I walked through the old farmhouse I felt the same stirrings, like it was waiting for us.
I am pretty proud of this house. It is modest and it is affordable for me. It is well within my means and I think it has lots of possibilities. The house itself is nothing terribly unique and certainly not at all fancy, but I like the simplicity of it.
Anyway, it is a real off shoot of my original plans but I believe Heavenly Father has presented it to me and is pleased with this decision.
It is across the street from Lake Michigan and you can hear the waves and feel the breezes from the lake. You can't see it but of course that is why I was able to get the house so reasonably. There are nature trails a short walk away in both directions and beaches (public and state park) a walk away in both directions, too.
I am having some remodeling done and then I plan to move in by April. I would welcome and love all of you to come visit. Put me on your "to do" list.
It is amazing, isn't it, how life happens while you are making other plans?