Shiloh

   
    As we drove by what we fondly called "Monopoly Land" (gorgeous two story houses in a cute little neighborhood), I had a longing in me for a house that we could have more than one other couple over for dinner, a house that you wouldn't feel like you were falling down the stairs as soon as you walked in the front door, a house that would have a "kids" bathroom and one for us. As we drove out of the neighborhood I prayed, "Lord, save a house or a lot for us. I'm willing to wait on Your timing, but just save a place for us." 

    That became my prayer for two years. Whenever we drove by "Monopoly Land" or I was frustrated at an inconvenience at our own home, I prayed. I had such a peace in my heart that God was not only listening, but actively answering me. 

   All of a sudden the timing was right to sell our house, and not only move into a bigger house, but build our Dream House (read- Dream House we could afford) ! All the little and big details were falling into place faster than we could have imagined! Plan to build, pick one of the last lots close to in-laws (free baby-sitting!!), clear out our clutter and build a new deck to sell our house, house sold in 3 days, in-laws move into our house while their house was being finished, move into in-laws new house while ours was being finished, then finally the big move happened! 

   As we were sitting on our bed (at the old house) one night in the middle of planning our new house, I asked, "What will be the street name for our new house?" "I think Shiloh" Hubby said. "Oh, bummer! I like our street Linden. It sounded so pretty to me!... I want to find out what it means. Maybe there is a good meaning to help me like the name." Did a quick search on a baby name site. 

And this is what it said:
     
           Shiloh: Hebrew for "His gift"