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     The Johnson family is in the midst of another transition! We bought a house, and move in in just a few days. Let me just say, the whole "buying a house" thing is really really not a very relaxing experience. But it is over now, so thank God.
     Really, I thank God. He has definitely used the process to show me that I am not just impatient when it has to do with my children, but that I am just basically an impatient person. Those of you who know me are probably thinking, 'WOW. Are you just figuring this out?' Well, yes. Yes I am. Haha. It has been an interesting roller-coaster ride that I never want to go on ever again. :)
     So what is the house like? Right now it is 3 bedrooms, and there is a nice dry basement that has potential to be finished sometime in the future.  It is cozy. People will probably think we are crazy because our culture's standards for a family of 5 is waaaay above what we think (know) we actually need. The kitchen needs work. But it will be lovely when it is finished. There is a back yard, which has room for a little garden! I am excited to grow some herbs and tomatoes and other yummy veggies.
     We have a house! Praise the Lord. He has been so good to us :)

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