If these walls could talk, you'd sometimes sit in disbelief, end up laughing, or crying! I often sit and shake my head thinking of what we got up to while living inside this home.
Fifty years is a very long time, and while there have been times of great joy, excitement, and laughter, these walls have also seen many tears.
There's a huge difference between a house and a home, right?
A house of course is a building -grand or modest, but something cold and impersonal!
A home on the other hand is a warm place, filled with people who go through many ups and downs, but live together as a tightly knit family.
Such was/is ours - started as two newlyweds, till a baby boy made his way into the world some three years later, and we were three! Another break of almost three years saw a second baby boy arrive, making our family complete!
I turned a blind eye and deaf ear to people telling me we HAVE TO 'try for a girl'
What a load of hogwash, I was happy with my boys!
Our sons always came home for Christmas, something we looked forward to.
Hubby is gone, and our older son emigrated, but our younger son still comes home every year to spend these special times together.
His young lady has found a place in my heart, and also came home this Christmas!
That's been the burning question. I cannot live in this big old house and run the BnB much longer. The responsibility is becoming too much, so I will be looking for a new house to turn into my retirement home. One where the kids, family and friends can visit for holidays, or just to spend time together.
My only concern is my darling Poe, I will need to find him a loving home as none of the complexes allow cats!
And I'd have to let my wonderful staff go as well. Will make sure they're settled in new jobs before I move out though!
Decisions that are hard to make when one is flying solo, but is necessary!
I will find myself in a new home-sweet-home in about a year's time.
This December has been resentless!
Seasons come and seasons go, and the time has come to move into a new season, no matter how difficult it's going to be!
All will be well in the end!
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