Bad and Good news...

[Caroline1947]

Which first? Well, the bad first.As you know,hubby has been in very poor health with mini strokes and seizures. I take care of him as much as I can,and he helps me as much as he can.I am having a very hard time with arthritis and the surgeon is talking hip replacement.I am mostly in a wheel chair,which makes it really hard to get out as hubby cant help or push me.We have a hard time getting out to our mailbox,taking our trash to the end of the drive and its very hard to carry in groceries and climb a few stairs.We have to pay to have our yard mown,and the house needs some work we cant afford anymore.SO,we have decided it's in our best interest to move to the retirement center.They maintain everything,the mailboxes are very close as is the trash place,etc.etc.It is going to be a huge adjustment for us.I love my house and had planned on being here til I die,but life has given me a different deal.I will no longer have a sewing room,as these places have one bedroom and are really small.I will have to get rid of a lot of things I don't want to part with.Any quilting will be done on the kitchen table.
Now the good news.My daughter and son in law are buying the house.That means that Natalie and Nathan will be 4 blocks from us and I can see them often.I only see them a couple of times a month now. My daughter will be able to help me with groceries,trips to the doctor etc. and the kids other grandma and grandpa live very close and can babysit the kids.They are good people and friends of ours so both sets of grandparents are happy about having the kids closer.Wheee!! I am very sad that it's come to this.I am not ready to give up my home.This is the first house I have ever owned and we have been here 15 years.It's sure going to be an adjustment.BUT basically all we need is a place to sleep eat and watch tv!!! Having the kids around will make up for it ,just having a hard time adjusting. It will be a few months,so in the meantime I'm going to sew my head off while I have room.LOL!I would appreciate prayers.Im sure others have had to deal with similar situations,so you will understand how bad it hurts to give up your home for a little rented cracker box.BUT it will benefit all involved in the end.Thanks for listening,,I appreciate my frinds on here,and will still have internet,so thats good!!!

[mellomayking]

Caroline, you and your DH are in my prayers. It might just be a blessing in disguise...no upkeep to do on a home, etc. I know it will be a big adjustment and change is never easy. At least you will get to see those precious grandbabies more often!

Hugs,
Mel

[suzette58]

Caroline,
I will be thinking of you and your hubby. Things have a funny way of working out. Keep us posted.

Suzette

[Becca]

Caroline.I feel for you.We have been debating the same move.But we have to sell first.It is a major adjustment.But keeping a house going is hard too.Will be praying for you both.Happy your DGrands will be close...Becca

[12stepquilter]

Caroline, when my Mom moved into a retirement home complex after being in her own home for over 50 years she absolutely loved it. First thing was that there was no stress thinking about the gardening, mowing, shoveling and the grocery store was only an eighth of a mile down the street on the same side of the street. She was sad to think that she waited so long to make the move. Just wanted to let you know that.
Rhonda

[Susie]

You know Caroline, I understand how you feel but think of all the great quilts that have been produced on a kitchen table!!! I can understand how hard it is to leave your home. We moved here after 25 years in our other home. New town, new house. I expect we will have to move one more time as this place will be just too big for us. I will say some prayers for you and try and think of all the positives. I think it is so nice that your daughter and SIL are getting your house and you will get to see those grandkids often. Hugs....Susie

[WeSignificant]

Oh Caroline, I know this must be very hard for you. I cannot imagine being in your shoes. I am glad you will have more time with the kids though. Natalie is growing up so fast and her brother right behind her. Nice that you will get to see more of her.

[billizzy]

Caroline, you will enjoy the retirement community my inlaws lived in one for several years before she passed and they at first hated the thought but then made such close friends they really loved it. The community there was close and everyone watched over each other. It was nice knowing that they kept an eye out for each other. My FIL did move out after moms passing due to too hard to deal with emotions of home without her.

I know you both will need time to adjust but I promise you will and GOD has a better plan for you there:) Sometimes just removing the everyday stresses from your life makes all the difference in the world.

You need a close up sewing table like I have for years I didnt have sewing room but my lil table was my lifeline:) I got it at walmart it looks like a cabinet. Here is link maybe the kids could chip in and get it for you as a house warming gift:))

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sauder-Sewing ... h/22630668

I will keep you and your DH in prayer:) I love seeing you quilting so you gotta keep it up:)

God Bless and happy thoughts
Izzy

[gmaann]

That will be a big adjustment, but it sounds like your daughter and her family will make it as easy as possible for you. Though you will have to give up your sewing room, you will not have to give up sewing!! The kitchen table will work just fine. Ask your daughter if you can have a little space to store things at the house. They can bring you what you need. Your sewing is important to you and your mental health, and you will be so much happier if you can continue to enjoy it!!

You and hubby will continue to be in my prayers. You have become a good 'cyber' friend for these forum years! I care about you and all your family, Caroline!!

[ollie1shoe]

Even though I have a big sewing room I have several friends that create beautiful quilts from there kitchen tables. So it can be done I'm sure you will figure out how to do it prayers for you this move sounds like a good thing for you and hopefully make life much better glenda