This morning, before church, I had to run out to the Summerfield house. Upon pulling down the street, I see the FOR SALE sign posted in my front yard. It sort of took me back. Yes, Ive been in my new digs here in Wildwood since the end of June....yes Im quite settled in to my little rental home....but the Summerfield house was still part of me....and this morning, I had a little feeling of sadness as I looked at that sign, and thought..... Sure I have sold, and delivered most of my things that I have accumulated over the past 10.5 years. Yes, I have down sized.. I have moved to a new little town down the road....but that For Sale sign, well it just makes it all the more final. 11 years ago, the PUs and I, decided to make an investment. Thus the lot was bought, and the builder selected. And in December of that year we closed, on what was to be a financial investment, and a resolution for everyone. Who knew then, that so much would go on within those four walls, that foundation that was built as an investment but became a foundation of love and life! During the past 10.5 years, I have raised two precious furry babies, and helped them cross over. Hosted a baby shower for a lifetime friend, held that baby in that same house, and had his very first OMG experience when he walked in unexpectedly...... (I have laughed and cried with his mother over this til this day by the way, huh Tina Oddo Wellman).... I hosted many a Christmas party, complete with epic Chinese gift exchange. Held festive Thanksgiving diners with my family and extended family, and Skyped with those who could not join us.....I lost my best friend in that home, the same best friend who couldnt wait to cross the threshold and bring me house warming gifts. sit at the table with my mom in my kitchen, and laugh over what we did as teenagers.. I lost a sister while in that home...and I celebrated the marriage of another... Helped my brother celebrate 30, and even got to be a waffle girl at Daytona track. I have laughed, cried, left jobs, left men, bought a new car, laughed some more, and hosted a few fun slumber parties within the walls of that home.... I have a wooden sign, it was a gift from my mother, it says: Home is where your story begins. I could say that 10.5 years ago, my story began....And although that For Sale sign hit close to the heart this morning, it does not denote my story ending. Its just a sign of a closed chapter in my life. I dont know how my story will end, but I am not worried....He is working on a Best Seller, I just know it..... So for now, I will say goodbye to Summerfield, 159th Place.... I will quietly close the book, knowing that any time I need to, I can re-read those chapters.....and laugh, cry, smile, and keep the memories alive as they are written on my heart forever!
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:28:56 +0000
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