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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 101606" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wyntersgrace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been having a hard time today. I had this house built almost 6 years ago. I have picked out everything that is in the house...from the siding to the light fixtures and everything in between. It's truly mine. My kitchen sink is in the corner with a window on either side. It doesn't have a wonderful view or anything...I look out on my neighbors back yards...but I spent a lot of time today just standing there looking out. Sigh... </div></div></p><p></p><p>{{{Heather}}} Sending you lots of supportive and gentle hugs, hon. You WILL be okay, you will grow from this time in your life and put it to use later on. Things will be okay and I thank God that your parents are there for you. </p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">I have to tell this story about changes. My sister turned 61 this past February. About 19 years ago she and her then H moved to the wilds of WV, way up high on a mountain, about as remote as you can get. </p><p></p><p>Within 2 years it was discovered that her H was cheating on her. He moved out and started a new life with his new lover. My sister was alone on her mountain. </p><p></p><p>She gave up on love, she gave up on many things, but to survive she could not give up on herself and her ability to at the very least support herself. She's an artist (a starving one if you will - lol) and she stayed on the mountain. She learned plumbing, carpentry, how to fix a ride on mower, took care of the 55 acres she owned but couldn't do much with unless she chose to sell it for timber, which once in desperation to buy wood for the winter she did! </p><p></p><p>Through her artwork she met many interesting and loving and fun people. She leaned on them, she relished in this new part of her life. Eventually, her older sons moved to a town not so far away. </p><p></p><p>Gas prices went up, she grew older and her body failed her more each day. She could no longer maintain her land, mow the lawn in one sitting, keep house, eat right. She lost 4 of her beloved dogs in one year, dogs she'd had for 15 years to love her unconditionally and sleep with her on cold winter nights. She grew tired of having to travel over 24 miles one way just to go to the store and visit her grandkids. </p><p></p><p>Her life wasn't always in a constant state of bleakness, but it was getting harder for her. </p><p></p><p>Well, this past Fall, she felt she had no choice but to leave her home, the home she built and the love of knowing it was hers and it was private and quiet. She used to go out and swim under the moonlight and not worry about neighbors seeing her. Heck, she could skinny dip if she wanted to and no one would see her. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, she sold her home & land after her last dog died and she moved closer to town, the town where her sons and their families lived. Into a small house on a much smaller piece of property - she wasn't thrilled. She was torn. She couldn't handle her old home and land, yet she didn't want to lose what she knew. </p><p></p><p>Guess what? She is so happy! She FEELS better, she feels healthier, she's closer to her grandkids, she can work more easily now, she has less to care for and can now live again. She said she's so grateful that this change occurred and she wishes she had the opportunity to do it sooner - she never expected her life to change so dramatically for the better. The transformation has been amazing to witness. </span></p><p></p><p>Heather, I know it's hard for you to leave the house you built and love, but I just know that good things are headed your way - believe it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 101606, member: 2211"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wyntersgrace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been having a hard time today. I had this house built almost 6 years ago. I have picked out everything that is in the house...from the siding to the light fixtures and everything in between. It's truly mine. My kitchen sink is in the corner with a window on either side. It doesn't have a wonderful view or anything...I look out on my neighbors back yards...but I spent a lot of time today just standing there looking out. Sigh... </div></div> {{{Heather}}} Sending you lots of supportive and gentle hugs, hon. You WILL be okay, you will grow from this time in your life and put it to use later on. Things will be okay and I thank God that your parents are there for you. <span style="color: #3333FF">I have to tell this story about changes. My sister turned 61 this past February. About 19 years ago she and her then H moved to the wilds of WV, way up high on a mountain, about as remote as you can get. Within 2 years it was discovered that her H was cheating on her. He moved out and started a new life with his new lover. My sister was alone on her mountain. She gave up on love, she gave up on many things, but to survive she could not give up on herself and her ability to at the very least support herself. She's an artist (a starving one if you will - lol) and she stayed on the mountain. She learned plumbing, carpentry, how to fix a ride on mower, took care of the 55 acres she owned but couldn't do much with unless she chose to sell it for timber, which once in desperation to buy wood for the winter she did! Through her artwork she met many interesting and loving and fun people. She leaned on them, she relished in this new part of her life. Eventually, her older sons moved to a town not so far away. Gas prices went up, she grew older and her body failed her more each day. She could no longer maintain her land, mow the lawn in one sitting, keep house, eat right. She lost 4 of her beloved dogs in one year, dogs she'd had for 15 years to love her unconditionally and sleep with her on cold winter nights. She grew tired of having to travel over 24 miles one way just to go to the store and visit her grandkids. Her life wasn't always in a constant state of bleakness, but it was getting harder for her. Well, this past Fall, she felt she had no choice but to leave her home, the home she built and the love of knowing it was hers and it was private and quiet. She used to go out and swim under the moonlight and not worry about neighbors seeing her. Heck, she could skinny dip if she wanted to and no one would see her. Anyway, she sold her home & land after her last dog died and she moved closer to town, the town where her sons and their families lived. Into a small house on a much smaller piece of property - she wasn't thrilled. She was torn. She couldn't handle her old home and land, yet she didn't want to lose what she knew. Guess what? She is so happy! She FEELS better, she feels healthier, she's closer to her grandkids, she can work more easily now, she has less to care for and can now live again. She said she's so grateful that this change occurred and she wishes she had the opportunity to do it sooner - she never expected her life to change so dramatically for the better. The transformation has been amazing to witness. </span> Heather, I know it's hard for you to leave the house you built and love, but I just know that good things are headed your way - believe it. [/QUOTE]
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