Jewells of Thought

Last year at this time was when our family had to start making some difficult decisions. In some ways it feels like 10 years have passed. So much has happened in this one year within the Bishop Family.

I didn’t think I could personally get to this moment. Allowing strangers into this house that has long been my grandparents home for decades even for the Estate Sale was a bit difficult. Expected and unexpected tears have fallen from my eyes. Too many decisions too quickly. Knowing how emotional I would get I really didn’t want to be among the discussions at first and I really didn’t want to be at the sales. Well I didn’t get my way.

Having my confidante and boyfriend’s ear has helped me through the past year and its ups and downs. Goodness life can just pick you up and sweep you off your feet and throw you around on your noggin. The loss of Aunt Carol in the middle of these big decisions was a slap in the face because she held a lot of knowledge for Grandma and the business side of the family. Making decisions without her was a fresh reminder of our loss.

We have had continual interest in the house. It will be interesting to see who actually wants it the most and to see when they come along. I guess we shall see what happens this month a year after Grandma made the most important decision to move for herself. Somehow for myself I do feel more settled about this than I did any other point of time in the last year.

How do you feel about your grandparent’s homes? Could you make such an emotional change like this within a year?