September

and life goes on. Summer flew by. House prep, care taking of the house, pool, gardens etc. Vacation, then more house prep and thoughts of selling. I didn't list. Decided to wait but search for my next forever home by the water. K & T were helpful and encouraging. THEN I was approached by a broker. He had clients who wanted to see my house. They LOVED it. They made an offer, Can I be out by Oct.19th? Yes I can. Can I? Where will I go? The search and anguish began. I looked and hoped and found and then lost and decided I could stay anywhere for a short while. Then all of a sudden a dear friend offered me her apartment in her house. Could I come see it? I went fell in love and was happy. She offered it for free!! Three hours later the house deal fell through. That was all in 4 short agonizing weeks. Flights were booked, UHAUL'S were rented, kids came to help and now I am here. Back in the house I know I should sell but am being told to wait for the spring market. I am in a good place but thoroughly exhausted. A few more strings to untie and then settle in for the next season. Pool closed today. Now to get the windows hung, wall insert up and everything else buttoned up. I have met new friends, my true ones have revealed themselves and I am all the richer for it. I also found a small house for rent by a cranberry bog. Should I do it? I think so. It might ease the pain of having to move on from this home that I love and hoping to be enthusiastic about it all. My kids and grand kiddos are healthy and happy and secure, as much as we all can be. I am very grateful. Optimism kicking in. I am down 5 sizes, feeling great, looking pretty good. My head is clearer than ever before. Now by the grace of God I will carry on.