Difficult Times

This has been an odd couple of weeks.  First we went to a flea market to sell some of the things in our house so we would not have to move them when we relocate.  It was on a Sunday, and very few sales were made for anyone there that day, even though it is one of the busiest markets in the south.  The heat was extreme, and I had gotten very sick. It wasn't my best time, I must admit, though the people there were amazingly friendly.

Later in the week, I had responded to a saddened post from my son on one of the social networks.  All I did was try to encourage him, as he was in dispare not being able to find a job, and I said I love him, and his beautiful wife and children.  Somehow, a fight sparked with him and his wife, and I felt I was in the middle of it, not knowing how, or what caused it.  I did not respond to any of the other posts, and kept my distance from both of them. I feel it is up to them as they are both adults, nearing 30. 

Further complications came during the end of the week, when I was informed, I should worry about my husband and myself, but not my youngest son who is currently living with us, 18 years old.  I was told he was old enough to do for himself and it was fine time he did.  Uggghh! Motherhood! Some of the most wonderful memories in life are made with your children, and some of the biggest heartaches also come from your children.

Apparantly, he is having great difficulty deciding what to do with his life. He doesn't know whether to go to college, or go to work, and it has been this way for some time now, so tention is begining to rise in the family, inside the house and out.  Everyone has an opinion on it, and though I do respect their opinions, sometimes I feel this is one issue that should be solved at home between the 3 of us.

I'm really wanting to get the house ready to list, to sell.  We did get the bathroom painted, but there is still so much left to do, and yet no one seems concerned in trying to help.  I can't do it by myself.

Someone questioned my faith this past week, or maybe I would be better saying, my beliefs. I do belive in miracles, and felt I had adequate proof of several miracles happening just recently.  One I am particularly passionate about happened to be the Chilean miners. I really felt that God's love abound in that rescue!

Anyway, as I say, this has been a difficult time, but least I know it will get better.  I hope your days ahead are full of joy and love, and that soon you will share your thoughts with me. :-D

Plans Do Change!

As you know, we were planning to move overseas.  So much has happened since the original plan a few months ago, that it is hard to express in words, but I am going to attempt to try. 

All of our dreams of moving to Ecuador changed when the attempted coup happened last week.  I was already having a jittery feeling, and not really understanding what it was inside of me that made me question this move, when just two months ago, I was convinced it was the right move.

I had subscribed to many blogs, about moving to Ecuador, and read them faithfully.  They all made it sound like heaven.  Then, about a month ago, I started reading where trouble was brewing.  It began to sound really ugly.  I started doing research, and suddenly, heaven was looking more like hell with every sentence I read.

This past couple of days, it all slapped me in the face.  Now they are talking about the President had been kidnapped, airports and highways are closed down, riots in the streets, tear gas, etc. People were being shot, one died, several wounded. Suddenly, this is NOT what I had envisioned as a happy retirement community.  It no longer mattered the luxury life you could live on so little, when you see your life threatened.  So now, we will not be moving there after all.

Next plan? We still really want to move, for lack of any activity in this small community.  We are considering South Florida.  So far, we have found no suitable apartments within our price range, in a decent area.  We just don't know enough about the areas there to make a quick decision, so our time frame has now changed.  That and the fact that my son is no longer going to be able to purchase this house, due to a new job states away. So now, we begin getting the house ready to list on the market.  This could be more difficult than we had ever imagined!

My Blog

Due to difficulties with trying to create a blog on this site, I will not be posting until Google clears up a few issues for me. If they do not clear them up, then I will be closing down my blog.  I should not have to go through this much trouble in order to build my website. I have put in a report, and am waiting to hear back from them. I'm sorry, if you are waiting to read more about my experiences. I hope to be able to resume soon, if not, then I will carry on with another blogging site. :-(

Applied for Passport

This past week was rather interesting.  I went to apply for my passport, and the passport photos that took me so long to get, were not taken properly, so back to the place I go, to have them replaced.  I was charged again, but after hearing my story, at least the lady that waited on me this time was nice enough to make sure they were taken correctly.  I had no idea the first ones were bad until I went to apply and the person behind the counter told me they were not usable.

Now I have the new ones, and back up to the courthouse I go, to reapply.  They still were not really happy with the new photos, but took the application anyway, thank goodness!  So now, I am waiting on my passport, and working on selling most of our items in the house, to make our move.

Ok, what am I suppose to do with all of these books?  OH NO!  There is way too much in these closets to sell!  Oh look at those kitchen cabinets full of things.  There is the electric knife we have never used since it was given to us for Christmas five years ago.  This could be more difficult than I had originally planned. 

I wonder if I can get $1.50 each for all of these beanie babies.  Do people really collect them any longer?  What was I thinking when I bought all of these figurines or these dolls that are stuffed in the closet?  CD's, LP's, Cassettes, 8-track tapes? Are you kidding me? I still have 8-track tapes? They will probably end up in the garbage, I just can't imagine anyone still playing them! There is the Christmas tree and ornaments, a box of software that hasn't been used in almost 6 years, (Wonder what's on them? It must have been important at one time or another!). Six jewelry boxes, yet not enough jewelry to fill one completely.  Again, what was I thinking?

What am I suppose to do with all the stuff in these three file cabinets?  Does any of it really need to be kept?

Well this is going to be a long process, and it won't get done with me sitting here, so I guess it is time to get busy.  Each of you have a fantastic day, and hope to hear from you soon!

Please take time tomorrow to remember those who died in 9/11, and their families.  May God bless each and every one.