It's been too long!!!

Oh my gosh!!! It has been way too long since I have written.....but I've been a little "busy" to say the least. I wanted to wait until I could find my camera attachment for my computer so that I could include pictures....but I may be waiting a long time before it surfaces given the state of affairs here in our new home....and so this will just be a check-in....and pictures will come later.

No matter how you do a move....it is HORRIBLE and so disruptive I just can't believe it!!! I knew it on some level (since my last move was just two years ago) but I really was totally caught off guard regarding how overwhelming the entire thing can be. Every day I'm feeling a little more sane....but let me tell you....there have been times where I really didn't know who I was.....I've had a couple of episodes where I literally have become the "monster from the deep, scrudgy lagoon.....roaring my mighty head off!!!" It's amazing!!!! Someday....it may be funny but right now it feels horrifying!

There are many miracles that have occurred over the past couple of weeks.... The main one is that the minute we walked into our new house, when we got the key, we both knew we were home. We love it here! It is cozy and charming. We can see future projects...however, right now.....it is just perfect.

Another miracle is that Richard and I are still laughing and deeply loving one another. There's been moments where the tension is thick....but we've dealt with it....and mostly have laughed our heads off...and it's been wonderful! That is totally amazing. There have been times where we've both been so exhausted that we couldn't even talk....touching was impossible....even little winks seemed challenging....but we were in it together and it was very special.

My friends have been another total miracle. They have supported us in ways that at times have brought me to tears. They were with me on moving day....and they've been with me ever since.
My family has been wonderful too...so positive and affirming. I am so blessed. I can't even begin to express my gratitude....I will talk more about this when I post the pictures......it's all caught on film!!!

And finally.....the most awesome thing happened. Our house that we moved out of went on the market on Saturday. We had an Open House on Sunday. Monday evening....yes, Monday evening....we were in our realtors office signing a full price offer!!!!!!! Is that amazing or what??? Those of you who know me know that I believe in the concept of "creating your own reality". Well this totally reaffirms my belief in this idea. The realtor, Richard and I have always talked about a specific time-line....house on the market on Saturday, Open House on Sunday and a meeting at the realtor's office on Monday evening to sign an offer. Throughout this whole thing that has been our plan. If one of us strayed....the other two would repeat the plan. When I became doubtful in my head....which happened alot....I switched to being grateful for anything and everything in my life....hoping that that authentic gratefulness would attract more things to be grateful for. I must admit.....eventhough I'm a strong believer...I'm totally in awe!!!! We are sosososo thankful!!!!

So...........this has been a very quick summary. We still can't find anything and we're still surrounded by cardboard....but everyday it gets better. Up until last night I've been sleeping like a log and have woken up the next morning....rested and ready to begin again. I'm not surprised, however, that my sleeping troubles are beginning to return....since things are a little more like normal.......but believe it or not....my wierd sleeping patterns have been part of my life for so long....I find it comforting that on some nights I get extra hours to putter around and live in the quiet. Things are heavenly!!!

Thank you to everyone who have been so supportive and who have been sending us positive thoughts and prayers. I felt all of you in my pocket! I can't wait to share the pictures of our new little slice of paradise!!!

Blessings to all!