Well our adventure starts in less than 82 days and our present days are filled with downsizing, packing and stress. We’ll be moving from 1100 square feet down to 650 and many things have to go including half the children … only kidding.
The idea of relocating to 41 acres – most of which is wooded – without running water, a septic system, electricity, a kitchen, bed rooms, or even steps to get up into the mobile home sounds a bit extreme and crazy to some. But to us it sounds like a chance of a lifetime and an adventure of that the children will always remember. They are thrilled and ready to go and continually start sentences with “When we get to Arkansas …“.
Some of the added stress Joseph is experiencing comes from running a business while at the same time trying to close it down. It can be so difficult to know where to draw the line and when to say no to more work. He is also preparing his long-time customers for the prospect of finding a new contractor to replace him. Many are heartbroken to see us go.
Speaking of being broken hearted, moving far away is bitter sweet. On one hand, you can’t wait for the adventure to start and, on the other hand, you leave a life that you have been building for 25 years with so many great friends and a close-knit family. We love a lot of things about being in the same place for decades.
Daily life is filled with friends and playmates and millions of happy memories. All of our children were born, raised and schooled in this little house and we have a fond attachment that runs deep. We often talk about how it will be when we leave Hollywood for the last time. We’ll have to remember to pack the Kleenex!
There are so many aspects of South Florida that we’re going to miss, the many wonderful friendships, terrific relationships, and many good people. But just like a book each chapter brings a new adventure and for us the remaining, adventurous chapters will be spent in the country - living out our dreams.
No comments:
Post a Comment