It's been a year since we moved in and I didn't document any of it. I have photos from before we even moved in and that's it. I guess it doesn't matter, because it's not like I've built an addition or painted or even replaced the shabby front doors. But behold! The new porch door arrives later this week and I'll finally be able to see my money making a difference.
I understood the connection that people have with their homes when the Flood of 97 ruined my family's house in East Grand Forks -- the house that my grandpa built and my parents raised BJ, myself and Megan in. The city bought it from my parents at a steal of a price, then tore it down. Now sits a campsite and the loan tree in our yard, where a raccoon lived for the longest time. BJ and I used to stay up late to watch him from our bedroom window.
Now that I have my own house I truly understand. You develop a relationship. You trust that if you treat it well, the favor will be returned. You quickly realize that it lets you down ... lots, and you don't know what you did to deserve it. You dress it up so it looks really good and can't wait to show it off. You think about the future together ... ok, maybe I'm getting carried away, but for the most part the analogy is true.
Stay tuned ...
3 comments:
I love this! It's going to be fun watching how things go. We're excited about the new front porch door. Post photos!! We love your home, too. And you all.
Mom said
"I love the new blog!! But go back and change loan to lone cause you are a journalism major and I know it was just a slip. The house looks cute as a button in the photo. Let us know how the new door goes. Good Luck! And I would pick up the paint to match, it will be darling.
I love you,
Mom
I remember your old house in good ol' EGF and I remember being out in the back yard for hours/days sand bagging to save it and your neighborhood. I wish we could have helped more those days, then maybe I would not have missed you soooo much all these years. Everything happens for a reason in life and I am excited to watch the up dates on your new home!! Good Luck, I know how stressful a new home can be!
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