On Friday, I went to look at condos. I saw four -- two of which were charming, one which was a dump and another that I'm literally dreaming about. It's charming. It's adorable. I would love to live there. I would love to make it my home.
That's what scares me. My dad just booked a flight to come see me this weekend. He's going to see this place and one other. He's going to be here with me so that I can make this huge decision. Will this be my home? Am I ready to settle here? Yes. I'm terrified to say that, but yes. I love this place. It has everything that I need and want. I shudder at the very thought of leaving.
The problem? Right. It's this career path. I'm an Associate Pastor at a big steeple church in the area. They love me. We're doing good things. Things are looking good. I see some challenges and some areas for growth. I see what they can teach me and what I can offer them -- but I never saw myself as a lifetime Associate. I cringe at the thought. I never really saw myself in this call for that long. And yet, here I am thinking about buying property which means that I would be here for much longer. It means that I would actually create my first real mortgaged home here. Yikes. So, is this realistic? Am I insane? Of course I am but don't great things come from great (expensive) risks?
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3 comments:
If you're leaning this way and those you trust think it's a good idea, I'm for it!
Having a home that you love is so important, you should go for it. Condo's can be sold, if you need to move.
I'm right there with you, as an associate at a big ol' church I never saw myself staying at this long. And, I'm loving my work here, and bought a house and see myself digging in for a while longer.
Sometimes, I wonder if I am taking the easy way out, but I also know my position frees me to invest in some creative things that would be a bunch harder if I were a solo/senior pastor somewhere. I like to believe I'm in a special place for something new that's emerging.
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