Back and forth really bites...

We made the offer on the house. The Seller's Agent is assuring us that they are not playing games, but it seems like they may be. (Or rather, that the Agent may be...) Derrick advises us well, and The Boyfriend is rolling things around in his brain for the rest of the night. (Funny the word rest, there will be no rest tonight... Just stressful thoughts dancing in and out of our heads, trying to figure out the best way to achieve the goal of getting the house.)

They countered, but not yet in writing. They are still showing the house, today was a return showing, and tomorrow (we have been advised) are two more showings. Their Agent says that it was only the first day that the offer came in and that they don't want to rush... But that they are not playing games. (That phrase comes along again.) We had gotten the response from their Agent that he was unable to locate the Seller yesterday, so we have been waiting until tonight to hear back. But nothing in writing, nothing binding, nothing that would put us into the good position of *pending*...

Is it any wonder that we noticed that I am covered in hives on the right side of my body? (Though I am thinking that it may actually be a case of shingles... That has happened before in the past. Will have to try some drugs and see if it helps...) Needless to say, this is the ultimate stress. (Of course I may say this again later on down the road with the next thing, but right now, this is the ultimate.) So I am trying to remain calm and focus on that whole breathing thing. (The Boyfriend is blaring music into his ears via headset... Thank goodness for headsets...)

We call Derrick in the morning to let him know what we have decided the plan of action that best suits us will be. (Like a call to arms... How sad.)

I know that they say if something is just given to you, you don't appreciate it as much... Great, I get it. We appreciate it. Really and truly.

Hard work: Check
Drive: Check
Research: Check
Focus: Check
Gratefulness: Check
Appreciation: Check
Humility: Check
Patience: Still working on that one, not my strong suit
Compassion: Check
Fairness: Check
Love: Double check- check
Superstitious finger crossing: Super- duper, extra bold CHECK

And of course for good measure... Grrrrrr...