i lived in my house for 51 years and 4 months

[orleans]

15. i'm so sorry to hear about your husband

i hope you are able to take some time before parting ways with your house.
you've just gone through a tremendous loss and i can't imagine compounding that with a second loss without some in between time.

they (the elusive "they&quot say not to make any major life changes or alterations after experiencing the death of a close family member so if you can afford to buy yourself some time i think that would be a good thing for you.

i've been away from my house for fifteen months. i'm still not over it.
it took me about a year before i began calling this condo "home" -- it began more of a convenience word rather than actually considering it "home."
but now, sometimes, it kind of does feel like home -- my "new little home."

and i've made a decision--the idea came to me last night while watching "saving mr. banks" when i heard a line from the movie ("hello house" -- it brought me to my knees, so to speak. i sobbed for quite awhile; had to stop the movie.). i've decided that if/when i should ever win a multi-million dollar jackpot lottery i am going to buy my property back, tear down the mcmansion that was build on the property, and rebuild my house!

i feel for you as well.
take care.