We came home from church on Sunday just as the buyer and his agent were leaving the house for the inspection. He is a single guy who is very excited about our house. I shook his hand and had to hold back some tears. This is the man who in a few weeks will move in and start making memories in MY house! Our home that Dan and I bought together. Our home that we painted and repainted (sorry, babe, for the bad color choices!). Our home that we poured sweat and tears (just a few) into. Our home where we celebrated 7 Christmas's and New Years. Our home where we stayed up way too late with dear friends and family playing cards and laughing out loud until tears rolled out. Our home where we brought our babies home from the hospital. Our home where we celebrated first steps and first birthdays. Our home.
If these walls could talk what would they say (other than why did you paint me that bright blue?!). I hope they would say that the family who lived here loved a lot and loved well. I hope the memories that man makes are as sweet as the ones we will be taking with us.
ok, your post made me cry!! Ah, dear friends, I was praying for you this very morning on my walk and all that the next few months hold for you. Such a bittersweet time but one where you know you could only be in the Father's hands. There is no better, safer place than there. Loving you and looking forward to seeing you all when you are settled! the winns
ReplyDeleteOk, I am going to say something to lighten the mood....
ReplyDeleteCash in hand makes a GREAT memory!!!
Very well said my friend. I'm still holding on tight to the next 3 weeks. I knew it was only a matter of time till this blog appeared on my screen - beautiful job and now I can see the wonderful Eekhoff's anytime I want! Just not at my dining room table at Thanksgiving (sniff sniff).
ReplyDeleteaww yes, many memories, laughs and tears in that house! i am excited for you but am sad that i had to throw out my key to your front door... so a single guy, huh? should i give the key to rachel? ;) just kidding, ray! :)
ReplyDeletelove you guys!!
Yep, good memories. It's always so bittersweet to move. I'm glad things are falling into place for you all, but I have all kinds of empathy with you for all those emotional moments.
ReplyDeleteThere is something special about that first home...it is hard to leave. I shed some serious tears & I only moved 5 miles away!
ReplyDeleteYou on the other hand are moving like 5 states away! What will we do without you guys?
I love you friend & will miss you very much.
Don't forget the deck daddy built. That was fun.
ReplyDeleteMoving, SO hard and necessary, and Hard. Keeping up with you precious friends is my only solace for leaving when I have to. At least I have this great way to communicate because my heart is so full of Virginia. Although, not too many folks will be there forever..... Seems like we're all over the country now.
Can't wait to journey with you!
Lots of Love
Trying not to drip tears on my white skirt, Reb. I love you and will so desperately miss you.
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