So many folks have been a part of our house selling, house buying, hotel living experience that it seems almost surreal that it is time for us to move into our new house this weekend. Initially, I thought it would be pretty easy and manageable to move to a nice hotel suite with a living area and small "cute" kitchen. Someone commented the other day that they have never known me to show as much patience as I have during these six weeks here.
I don't FEEL that I've been patient. I've bitched and moaned most of the way through it all. I've posted on Facebook the countdown, I've written numerous blogs regarding the experience and most of those closest to me KNOW that this is the weekend.
But somewhere along the way, I did have a small bit of insight into things that are out of my control. And this has been one of them. We brought things that were not needed and needed things that are packed in boxes/tubs in the back of the storage units. I have managed with about 15 inches of closet space and four pairs of shoes to choose from each morning. I have dealt with a cranky 13 year old dog that decided about a week ago that she was finished here, and started snarling and growling at me. I have dealt with housekeepers that think that if they bring in two clean towels each day then they have done their job. I have managed to have bronchitis the last two weeks we were here without missing a single day of work. I have managed to learn where the best deals are for eating out on different nights and even keep running into couples apparently doing the same thing! I have learned that you can get by with two sweaters. I have learned that some people seem to really like their job, even if it would seem to be one you'd never want to have. I have learned that Steve and I will appreciate space and the new house MORE this way than we might have if we had just "moved" directly there.
I have learned that I can sometimes reach down into my bootstraps and pull out some real patience and a new understanding of coping when your life is somewhat out of your control.
Friday is moving day. May the force be with us.
1 comment:
I don't know what you are talking about...I think you are one the most patient people that I know...as long as everyone is doing exactly what you want, things are going exactly as you have planned, and exactly no surprises pop up! Just teasing. Love you dearly.
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