You get this then, Jerralea. We went back to the house Saturday and helped my nephew move out. Still such bittersweet feelings. But the good is by far outweighing the sadness. I’m certain that Mimi’s house is an awesome place for your kids and grandkids!

You are exactly right, Jean–this is part of grieving for us. I know it’s good and healthy, but it’s still difficult. But that’s okay. All is well, that I’m sure of. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

“Homes represent chapters in our lives.” Odd you put it that way, Floyd, because I’m writing my piece in chapters about each section of the home. It’s good to know of men like you who build not just houses, but homes.

Where did the time go? One of life’s mysteries indeed.

Being in the business I know how homes represent chapters in our lives. And I’m reminded by this that we’re all telling a story.

Blessings to you and yours and to the folks that will take up the chapters of their lives in what was once your home.

Awesome picture by the way. Where did the time go?

I know there are so many homes that are filled with sad and horrible memories. 🙁 I’m sorry that you had to experience any of that, Trudy. It’s amazing though that you’re able to still hold on to the good ones. I’m impressed. Blessings to you!

This is just the type of family that we were praying would buy the house. I really feel honored that they care enough to even want to know the background at all. I’m not sure that I would have been that sensitive enough myself to ask, if I had been in their shoes. Yes, praising God for them and asking him for blessings on their time there too.

Yes, I am so very blessed to have the heritage that I do. I know it’s not necessarily a typical one, so I thank God for his grace to allow it. I remember cleaning out my mom’s Christmas decorations a few months ago; so many memories do come back with all the little things she sat around and decorated with. Blessings to you, Pamela!

Ha. Now there’s a memory! But yes, you are forgiven since you were only four years old. 🙂 I’m trying not to imagine the cat dissection on the table. We had a shark dissection on ours just a few years ago when we were homeschooling. I tried avoiding that. We do all have such a mixed bag of memories, don’t we? Keeps life interesting.