Retired

My mom retired. She was so thrilled and so ready to finally retire from the banking business. She put in many (I need to ask again how many) years of work at the same bank. I know she loved her work and she was good at what she did. The bank will miss her for sure. And they will see how much work she actually did now that she's gone. Congrats Mom! Oh ya, I just remembered that she does not read my blog. She has no idea that I talk about her on here. muaha ha ha ha

So, along with retirement came the question for her "where should I live?". She's been living in the same house for many years (I need to ask again how many). ****do you see a pattern here? I don't remember details very well*****. On with my story.... I know it has been AT LEAST 37 years because they lived there my whole life, plus some.

She is ready for a change. A big one. So, right after Christmas she moved. The house is on the market. She moved to Missouri where my oldest sister is. The lil bitty town that I grew up in just doesn't have anything to offer for her. She needs activities, friends, excitment, hobbies, etc. etc. This was her reason for moving.

I'm so excited for her! She will be in a much bigger town and there will be so much more opportunities for her there. But, on the other hand I am sad. This was the house I grew up in. All of my memories of growing up are in this house. It tears at my heart a bit to know that it will be sold. My memories of my dad are here. I can just walk into the house and feel his presence. i have my moments of tears just thinking that it will no longer be available for me to get this feeling anymore.

I can only imagine how my mom feels now. Wow. What an adjustment. Yet, I am excited for her change and I wish total happiness for her.

**before the house sells I WILL get pictures of the house..every nook and cranny...I'm sure I will share more later on it**