My hubby and I did the right thing, or so we thought. My parents left me their home when they passed on, and it was pretty much in a blighted stage. So, we took out a loan to update the house inside and some outside. My what a beautiful house /home we have. Charlie was on his vacation days, just so happened to coinside with the fall of wall street. He got a call to come into the office. And thats when they sent him away with walking papers. Now, we figured hey, we can still live here, he can look for a job and meanwhile collect unemployment. Our wonderful dream started turning into a nightmare and its a nightmare I would never ever want to wish on anyone.
Ok, so, we continued to pay on our house, until we ran out of money. And that we did. We stayed 2 more years in our home, then left. I left first. I couldnt see losing the house, it was just too painful. So I moved up to New Hampshire and hubby and son followed several months later. Before he left though, we filed bankruptcy protection. Which was a good move because now we will not ever have to pay taxes on the house no matter what.
Life can be so sad. Right? I am almost 60 years old and I am still have having a very hard time dealing with the loss of my parents house and I feel ever moreso, sad.
We had put central air in. When mom was alive I made sure she was comfortable. But where we live now, we cant live comfortable. Our dinner meals consist mainly of frozen dinners cuz those are the cheapest to eat. We have an air conditioner, but his ss check is lower than what he would have gotten if he waited a year more. But he had to retire early. Henceforth, rigid rules would go in for the air conditoner so I told hubby no, we don't need it. Wow, can I ever lie when the time is right, eh?
I didn't ask for this. I didnt ask to have the weather just so miserably hot. I didn't plan on our lives going downhill as fast as it did. I guess I can thank wall street for that too. You can take that to the bank, but I don't think it will work.
I say my prayers and ask that the angels take care of mom and dad. They were and still are, my anchor.
There are angels out there, and those angels take good care of me, and forever they will.
I tried to rant. But I couldn't. I wanted to share part of my story. I know, millions and millions of people are losing their homes. Many are sleeping on the banks of rivers not far from where we live. But it doesn't seem to make my issues any lighter than none.
I am soooo glad I have contact with wonderful folks here in Istaria. It lightens my day, having fun, whether it be getting resources and/or building. Both are my favorite.
Ok, please dont delete my post. I don't think I crossed any lines here. I just had to talk so I could deal with my feelings in real life.
Thank you for being there for me and listening!