Buying Another House!

[gja1000]

That is excellent Janet! Maybe just maybe there will come a day when YOU can live there (alone). I was thinking that might be a solution to your unhappy marital situation.

[Tiramisu]

I was hoping you'd find a way to do that and I think it's great.

[Blueyes]

Congratulations Janet! I agree with what Gayle said. You may love to live in it alone one day

I live in the house my mom and dad lived in for the last 7 years of their lives. After mom died, Mike and I decided to sell our house and move in with my dad because he was so lonely. He had a stroke and died before we could get moved in, but we bought it anyway because I didn't want to disappoint the young couple we had agreed to sell our house to. Everybody thought I was crazy to live here right after they both died, but it didn't bother me in the least. There are nothing but happy memories here, and it didn't bother me to redecorate because I knew my mom would want me to make it my own. This is the oldest, smallest house I have lived in in 35 years, but I love it here

I'm sooo happy for you!

[JJJ]

I think it's a wonderful idea Janet.

[Lindsey]

Congratulations Janet! I'm glad you were able to do this too. Like others have said, it may be a way out for you as well.

[Janet]

Thanks everyone....It makes me feel a little more secure about my future now. I had wanted it, but thought it was because I am still grieving. I thought I was just trying to hang on to everything and I really can't do that. I need to let things go, I've kept enough of Mom's things. Then.....I had to show the house to people last night and I was in a near panic at the thought of someone else owning it. So...took the sign down and I'm getting it.

It was strange that I kept looking at Mom's pictures to see her smile because I couldn't invision it in my mind....after I made the decision last night, I could see Mom smile like she was standing next to me. It was such a great feeling.

[DianaB]

I think that's a great idea too. You could always sell it later if you change your mind. Hopefully you'll find some good renters for it!! Congratulations!!!

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

Thanks everyone....It makes me feel a little more secure about my future now. I had wanted it, but thought it was because I am still grieving. I thought I was just trying to hang on to everything and I really can't do that. I need to let things go, I've kept enough of Mom's things. Then.....I had to show the house to people last night and I was in a near panic at the thought of someone else owning it. So...took the sign down and I'm getting it.

It was strange that I kept looking at Mom's pictures to see her smile because I couldn't invision it in my mind....after I made the decision last night, I could see Mom smile like she was standing next to me. It was such a great feeling.

Yep, your mom wants you to have that house. And I don't think at all that it is you are wanting to hang on to the memories, I truly thought you should buy the house for YOUR FUTURE, even before you mentioned it. I didn't realize you would have enough inheritance to buy it so with that, it seems a no brainer!!!