Once Every Seventy Years . . .

 In my previous post I spoke of being crazy busy in a very good way. I had been on a fun, four-day quilting retreat in Sturbridge with members of the Herring Run Quilt Guild. That was not the only reason I was and continue to be so busy. While away, my realtor informed me that my offer on a new home had been accepted. WOW!!!!!!!

As some of you know, my parents brought me to the home that I live in as a baby. I love my neighbors, my gardens, my sunporch, and my large backyard. Friends, however, have been encouraging me to move to a one level home. 

My friend Kathy L. lives with her husband in a 55+ community in South Weymouth. Her home is absolutely lovely. She has let me know whenever a home has gone on the market, and I’ve always made up some excuse not to go check it out.

Well, a one level home recently came on the market and she “dragged” me to the open house two weeks ago. I went reluctantly, and as God is my witness, when I walked in I knew that this was the perfect home for me. It’s gorgeous and offers everything that I could possibly want including a sunroom, deck, a garden area, and a fenced in yard for Emma. Oh, it also has more closets and cabinets than I could ever imagine.

I’ve decided that the guest bedroom which is fourteen by fourteen will become my dream quilting, cross stitching, and wool applique studio.

The only downside is trying to go through seventy years of “stuff.” I am incredibly blessed to have friends who have been helping me pack, a daunting but exciting task.

Yesterday was bittersweet as I had the family piano hauled off. No one wants pianos anymore. It had belonged to my Aunt Mildred and was over one hundred years old. She was an excellent pianist. I haven’t played it much in recent years, and I couldn’t see trying to fit it into my new home. 

So, while I may not be showing any new creative work for a while, do stick around for this amazing adventure. My home is filled with boxes, and I pass papers on June 6.

I’m now totally convinced that everyone should move at least once in seventy years. Wish me luck!!!