Here's the latest update--------Ron and I went north last week fully intending to become Washingtonians. We took a last walk through on the house in Camas . But in the end the whole deal did not work out. My faith tells me this is best in the end. The house is quite large and the taxes are huge too. We are having many mixed feelings over all this. But God willing we will figure something out yet.
So now we are now back in Ashland regrouping. We keep talking about several different options. Keeping our current home seems most sensible at the moment. We looked at condos close to the kids in Portland. Buying a condo would enable us keep our Ashland house. We have even discussed doing a house swap with a Portland home for a couple of months a year. We could also rent a place in Portland when we want to be there. With the property values down as they are now it probably is not the best time to sell. Besides we like the improvements we have made here and it is a delightful place to live.
Of course, I miss the kids already and we have only been home one day. Decisions, decisions, decisions. I can only pray that we make the right ones.
About Me
- Diane
- Who am I? I am still trying to figure that out. I love my life. I love my family. I credit all my blessings to the grace of God. I look forward each day to the gifts God has in store for me.
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Or you guys can always stay with us. I know that mum and dad and ME love having you guys here. It's small, but we like to be cossy.
Umm, I guess Yogi wouldn't like it so much. Poor doggie. Not sure when mum is going go get over that! Maybe never!
You have to go with your heart...it usually leads you where you need to be. I know that must have been a tough decision. Adam and I lean to the conservative side when it comes to money, so I understand the cold feet. There will be more beautiful homes! Funny, when we fixed up our Fishers house to sell, I fell in love with it all over again, too. I totally understand.
What a difficult decision to make. I am sure you have made the right ones so far and all will work out for the best. Buying a little condo seems like a good idea. If you can get it cheap enough and still keep your Ashland house, you can go there whenever you want...even have a girls' weekend there, perhaps! The improvements Matt did at your house sure did look nice. Hmmmm....tough not to know where you are with things, I know. Love you!
The right place will be there and you will know it, I believe, when you find it. But then you probably already know that with your Faith. But I am sure you are missing the kids alot. They grow so darn fast!
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