May 04, 2005
Every Blessing Under Heaven
Let the Sea Rejoice Breaking surf at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach...
Posted at the Drury Inn The Woodlands Texas May 2, 2005 late PM
I love this photo... It is the very picture of the earth rejoicing in Gods purpose and plan for our lives and for His creation. It is also the essence of my view of the natural world. Looking for unexpected things and feelings...
Today I have felt the gamut of these feelings. We got the news that the family has agreed to sell us their parents home at the agreed upon price. This home is really nice and more than I expected. For Woody it is a dream home, close by to nearby lakes and golf courses (that we can walk to)...
Bella Vista is a top retirement spot. I know that we will be happy here.
It was hard to break the news to our agent here in the Woodlands. Rhonda has been a champ and even had stuff lined up to go at it again today. I knew we'd have "losers" not really the term I want to use but agents and homes that we werent going to buy. The gal in Hot springs village didnt even get a call last week as we knew that Bella Vista was the place for us. Still kudo's for Rhonda...
I havent told my Texas family either. If they read the blog they will know. I put a call in today and hope I can talk to them by tomarrow about this.
The next thing on our agenda was to buy a vehicle. We stopped at the first Dodge Chrysler lot we saw and got out to look. After a procession of used smoked in Malibus and various minivans I went into the showroom and on to the bathroom... I looked towords the main showroom area and froze in my tracks....
Do you believe in love at first sight? It happened in the form of a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. Its gunmetal grey, with a dark interior,sleek and fast (I have the v-6) Yes smaller than my LHS and not so full of bells and whistles, but it only has 553 miles on it and is spotless. Ah the sweet smell of new car. Was a demo and got shuffled off to one side, waiting for me it was. Woody got a killer deal on it, and they threw in the warranty... The trunk is a cavern, and the rear seats are large enough to hold Mak and Nani securely as we migrate north. It rides like a european sedan not so cushy as an American Full sized car. It will take some getting used to but like all things I know thatI will ajust. I wish that you could see it. I was blissfully happy till I realized that we were spending a huge amount of cash...but it cant be helped. I stopped Woody from buying a 2nd car for himself encouraging him to just drive this one for a bit...Its not a girly car by any means and he will enjoy driving it.
I am ajusting to life on the mainland but its a painfull process. I reminded myself of just how fortunate I am. For many people our lives are to be envied. The freedom to just go without looking back is a thril.
We have every blessing under heaven. I know that. I got a little weepy today when it dawned on me that this truth was self evident...Just look around, I see the gifts. The comfort and it is amazing. Thank You God for everything, and if we start to whine or cry, just remind us that this is only for a little while and that soon we start our new lives in a new place... Not too many people get a fresh start like this and thank you for allowing it.
