My goodness! Yes, five weeks ago today the movers came and emptied the big grey house. Since then I have been on a roller coaster like no other. How many ups and downs can one person endure? Well, the answer is plenty.
My household "stuff" is in storage and my personal things are with me. I finally found a box full of my handbags. When the movers brought my things to Louisville and transferred them to another trailer, I kept watching for my box of hats. Never found them, so I guess they are with the pots and pans! Living out of cardboard boxes, file boxes, shopping bags, rubbermaid trunks, and suitcases is not easy. Right now my shoes are in the garage. At least I know where they are, right?
My first two and a half weeks in Louisville were spent at my dear friend Christy's. We had a wonderful time being room mates. Each day when one of us returned to her home, we'd open the door and shout, "Honey, I'm home!" She took me to the new (to me) COSTCO. What a trip. Then one day I went to the local Kroger store for her. Now that was an experience. I was use to being the only person on an aisle at Ken's Village Market. Not so at the Kroger store. And those people can be dangerous. Lots of carts on the same aisle at the same time. You gotta' watch out and often get out of the way! I'm going to have to time my grocery shopping better...maybe at 2am????
I had a wonderful Derby. It had been several years since I was able to enjoy any of the city-wide festivities. Once Derby was over, I moved to my sister Linda and her husband Bill's home. (Couldn't come before because my bed was being used by a Derby guest!) So now I'm here, and my stuff is everywhere.
Of course, I want to purchase a home and have looked at quite a few. Rather than rush into buying something, I have signed a lease to rent a town home. It's really quite nice with two bedrooms and two and a half baths AND an attached garage!!!! The idea of a garage is great because if I can't get all my "stuff" in the town home, I can store it in the garage. The good news is at least it will all be together once I do find a home. The bad news is I'll be moving again within 12-24 months. I'm kinda tired of moving but I feel I've made the right decision. I am blessed by good advice and direction from my friends and family.
Last weekend I flew back to Topinabee to see Gracie's ballet recital. I'm sure most of you saw the photos I posted on FB. It was a terrific trip. Emily and Garrett were both sick, so I stayed with my dear friend Kathy. Her home is so lovely, full of beautiful antiques. On Friday night, my up north Thursday dinner group had a going away dinner for me. They have all been good friends to me. I got terrific cards and great gifts. My friend Beverly made me FIVE beautifully decorated Derby hats. I'm set! How kind they were to me. It was a joy to see them again. On Saturday and Sunday, we had the recitals. Sunday was my day to stay backstage with Gracie and help with her five costume changes. She had decided earlier in the year this would be the last year she would need backstage help. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have that opportunity. Sunday night, Emily cooked a wonderful dinner for her family and TR Baker's family who drove over from Petoskey. We had a great evening. I believe any mother's favorite moments are spent when her entire family is together. We missed Libby and her gang, but they were in my heart. Arrived home safely with a full heart and many new and very special memories.
So what now? I will move into my town home mid-June. I'm looking for a job and have spoken with several people about possibilities. I'm looking to work in a position where I will be meeting and building relationships with other people...possibly selling (what I've always done). But I'm open to anything and everything if you know of an opening. I want to be passionate about what I do, I want to love what I sell, and I want to meet new people and face new challenges.
I'm having fun seeing my home city again and all the changes that have taken place in my absence. I have a dear special friend who entertains me with these tours and often dinner and most importantly, laughter!
Love to you all, thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Please remember all our military personnel and their families this weekend, those who have gone before us, those who serve us now and those who will soon join.
xxoo
