Several years ago my husband lost his management job. We were at an age that did not lean to acquiring a new position easily at the same income level. Shocking.
He came home and said, "I think I am going to have to buy myself a job."
Of course he already had a plan and I trusted him. We purchased a machine shop. We have had it for 5 years and for the most part it has been a good decision. His commute has been horrible. A snowy day could take him 3 hours on the road. He has always said, "It is fine, unless the perfect house comes along at a good price."
Last week we looked at a home 5 miles from his work and we both knew. This was it. Our realtor had been sending us home links for 2 years so we really never planned for this because we didn't think it possible. So now, here we are attempting to put away items that we have acquired in last 30 years in just a few days.
The last time we moved we declared we would never do it again, we declared we were going to get rid of stuff. We have piles with good intentions ready to photograph and sell on line but never did. Now, today, we are chucking money out the door because we just do not have time.
Those of you with young children, in your 20's, 30's, and 40's, keep up with the accumulation. Get rid of things when you are finished with them. Hand them over to people that might use them, bring them to thrift stores, reuse, recycle but keep up.
Ahhhh, I need more time.
On the other hand, I am looking forward to the new stage and looking out at the beautiful new landscape of our life.
With love from your retired FACS teacher, Jane
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