Saturday, March 15, 2014

new doors.

The Color Run has long since passed, along with the first day of school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

Somewhere in the middle of it all, I bought a house.

As I begin to sort and post the details for the sake of posterity, I am reminded of this that I wrote less than five years ago while I listened to this.

And then a comment from my dad...

I sit here, I think about you and I cry...for all you hoped for and worked for and dreamed for...then I sit back and am filled with such pride...for what you still hope for, work for and dream for. You will find it all...and those stones are slowly being assembled into a strong home and a tower of HOPE!

14 comments:

CJ said...

And you did it on your own... you bought a house and you've made it a home. Congrats!

mrc-w said...

Congratulations on the new house!! I love the wood floors and the clean look of the white trim. I can't wait to see more of it! :)

Marian Hazel said...

I am glad that you'll post a bit more about your new home. It is amazing how secure it feels to have your own place, to transform and mold into a reflection of your hopes and dreams.

Nicolette Gawthrop said...

looks like a charmer

Kristen Maddux said...

Lovely! Been thinking of you and hoping you're doing well, person-I-don't-know-in-real-life. :) Happy to see this post. I think hope is my most favorite thing. And this house seems full of hope. Blessings as you move forward!

Anonymous said...

Good on you!! Such an amazing feeling!!

Sarah said...

I love the way you dug right in to share with us your life but didn't feel like you had to write too much. Sometimes I don't catch up on my blog because I don't know where to start. I'm inspired by you, and as a woman I'm proud of your hopes and dreams too. And, I ADORE hard wood floors.

Lena said...

Good for you! I have been following on Instagram. The house is gorgeous! Your decorating is so impressive! I would enjoy a house like yours!

Unknown said...

YAY! You're back! And congratulations on the house, it's a wonderful feeling. I can't wait to see pictures, I'm sure your decorating is going to be amazing!

katie said...

i can't even imagine how it feels. so proud of you.

Unknown said...

When I come here, to your space, I am somehow reminded of who I am. It's strange, I know, since I don't really know you and you don't really know me. But when I first started reading your beautiful, soul-searching words, I was searching my own soul.

In a way, it's like coming home. . . in a strange sort of way.

I guess I just want to say thank you and, well, I'm happy for you--

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Stef said...

Wow, I am shocked to read the comment above. My Mother always said, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all."
On a happier note, congratulations on your first home. How exciting for you and your beautiful girls. It's nice to see how happy you are and how far you have come. I wish you all the best for your future. Take care of yourselves, much love from little old New Zealand!

phyllis nobles said...

from time to time i've popped in - hoping to find you here. i'm so happy to find the door open! and i cannot wait to see your house x