I have always enjoyed writing. Short stories have been all that I have completed but it is my dream to write a novel. Since I want this blog to be an outlet for my creativity, I have decided that on the days that I don't have anything else to write I will write parts of a story. Here is the first installment!
The hour long drive to the new house was quiet. Both Jane and Mike were lost in their own thoughts. Jane's thoughts were full of excitement. They were finally home owners. For the first time in her life she felt like a grown up. The couple had been married for four years and had been waiting for Mike to get a full time job. This, she thought, was the key to their every happiness. When the offer finally came, she was ecstatic. Since the job came with insurance, they could finally start the family she had always dreamed of. They would be far enough away from their families to be completely on their own, but yet close enough to still be involved in all the family get togethers. It was the perfect location.
The house they had purchased was a good buy for the money. Property values in the small town of Anniston were way cheaper than those of Birmingham. So for a very low price the couple managed to score a spacious three bedroom home that sat on an acre of land. The last time Jane had lived in a house was when she was a little girl. She couldn't wait to decorate and make it her own. Since they only knew one person in the new town, they would basically be able to start completely over. Jane, who had always loved adventures, was thrilled at the possibilities of what their lives could be.
The thoughts that ran through Mike's head were completely different. The responsibility of being a homeowner weighed heavily on his mind. Could he really be the pastor of a church. Did he really have the skills that were required to do that? He knew Jane wanted to start a family and soon. He also wanted to have children, but the thought of taking on the new role of father in conjuction with the new role of pastor, as well as that of homowner scared him to death. He knew he couldn't express his concerns to his wife. She was practically beaming with excitement as she had been for the past two months as they prepared for the move. He didn't have the heart to squash her enthusiasm with his nervous thoughts. Several times since they had signed the closing papers on their home a week ago Jane had said with a wide smile, "Can you believe we own a home?" The only thing Mike could think of to say was "I don't want to think about it." He had watched her smile fade and it almost broke his heart. There was no way he could do that to her again. So, he kept his mouth shut and decided to pray instead.
God are you sure about this? Am I really ready for this? What if this doesn't work out? What if we fail? What if we can't afford the payments on our home? Is this really where you want us?
Son, I will supply all your needs.
Mike tried to remember that as he pulled into the driveway of their new home.
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