We Bought A What....???

What would be the last thing you would think of purchasing if you were planning on packing up and heading overseas within a year? If I had been asked this question even six months ago, I would have thought "well that's easy, something that's big and requires a lot of upkeep, like a house!" ...so that's exactly what we purchased. 

This brings up the same question that was titled in our November 22 blog - WHY? 

5 months ago at my sister's wedding, we were sitting at a table with another couple who had started with MAF this past February. This was great as Kelly and I were able to unload all kinds of questions on them, and they were happy to answer them for us. The answers seemed to be about as normal as we expected until they suggested that if we were able to purchase a house to rent out while overseas, it might be a good thing to look into for two reasons: It would provide some income/equity from renters, and two, it would give us a place to live while we are back home.

Here's a hypothetical situation of something we'd like to avoid: Kelly and Marcel head overseas for the next 35 years. They have had a good run but are getting older and consider moving back to Canada, so they do.  Back in Canada there are several big expenses they must make including purchasing a vehicle and a house. Now they are first-time-home-buyers, and at the age somewhere between 60 and 70, have begun a 25 year mortgage. 

This situation isn't the most ideal and is something I have seen happen, so if we can prepare for the future right now, we will. There is probably a saying out there that says something along the lines of "The best time to start saving is now". Thankfully, the Lord has blessed us with the opportunity to purchase this house so we can start preparing for many years down the road. 

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 ESV