Saturday, November 28, 2015

Moving on to The Homestead On Mount-Hope"



And so it is the plan - with faith and God's will we will be moving one month from today on December 28th to what we have named "The Homestead On Mount-Hope" Here are some pictures of our brand new home.


The view from our front door - that s the Allegheny forest and mountains
Our kitchen area
And living room
Front door and where the ramp will be built
Skipp in the living room
Master bath - there is another full bathroom and two more bedrooms

It is quite an adventurous move - leaving Connecticut and moving some 400 miles away. There is so much and so many we will miss.  Leaving my sister is so sad and complicated.  We have seen each other every day for three years since we moved into our cozy bungalow attached to her house.  The decision for her to sell her house was agonizing - but so it is done - the decision is made. And we all must move on.

One of the blessed miracles is that my eldest daughter has softened and opened her heart.  I kept candles aglow in the windows for ten years as a symbol of light and hope to guide her home - and she has seen the light - hallelujah!!~  She along with our grandchildren live on a huge farm just 10 minutes from our new home on "The Homestead On Mount-Hope"

My hospitalization in October was a scary set back for me. I continue to strengthen, adjust and manage my health. I believe that once we are beyond the chaos of this huge move and are settled at "Mount-Hope"that I/we will find a peaceful rhythm again.

This Christmas season is filled with promise, truth, blessings, miracles, soft and harsh realities, purpose and hope.....Our love and faith is  strong and continues to sustain us during the best and worst of times....we count our blessings every day -  Amen.

16 comments:

Judy said...

(((((Gail))))

Gail said...

Thanks Judy -Merry Christmas to you
Love Gail
peace.....

Jackie said...

I remember your putting the candle in the window for your daughter.
My heart is happy to know that all is well with her. Thank you, Lord, for never ever leaving us or forsaking us.
Gail, would you please email me your new address. I would love to send you a Christmas card. I didn't send you a Thanksgiving card because I wasn't sure that you were still at the address I had for you.
Continue to take care of you.
Sending you hugs and love.
Always,
Jackie
ebarrales@yahoo.com

Gail said...

Hi Jackie - so glad you stopped by and cn share in all of our news, blessings, adventures :-) I was going to send yu a card but thought you had moved. I will go over to your site and post my address. Happy Thanksgiving \
Love Gail
peace.....

Muffie said...

As we're in the same 'boat,' I wish you clear sailing ahead! Mount Hope is a great name!

Gail said...

HI MUFF - same boat indeed!! Glad you like the name "Mount-Hope" :-) Hope you and your husband are maintaining through your life changes too
Love Gail
peace.....

Unknown said...

so wonderful...best for both of you in your new place!

Gail said...

HI JOEY - so good to "see" you.Thanks for the well wishes
Love you man
Gail
peace.....

Amanda said...

What a wonderful home you have to move into! Mount-Hope looks so wonderful and cozy. I hope that the time you have in that home fills you with peace and happiness. And what a blessing to have your eldest daughter open up her heart to welcome you in ... I am hoping that this time closer to her will bring you two closer together.

Sending love to you

Gail said...

Hello Amanda - thank you so much for stopping by and sharing in the adventure of change and hope.
Love Gail
peace.....

Andy said...

OMG! Mount Hope looks quite beuatiful. What a lovely place to move to.

And to have "found" your daughter again and have her so close - it will be wonderful Gail. And what a way to start 2016!

Well done Gail. I think it will be a great move for you both.

Gail said...

HI ANDY - thank you so much for your positive words of encouragement. It really is beautiful and peaceful and my daughter finding he way to me, well, ya, it's all quite wonderful/
Love Gail
peace.....

Margie said...

Gail, I wish you many blessings in your new home!
I am overjoyed that your daughter has 'come back to you'
That is so wonderful :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love to you


Margie

Gail said...

Hi MARGIE - so glad you came by. And it is a blessng and a gift that my daughter has opened her heart. Merry Christmas to you
Love Gail
peace....

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

Where have I been to have missed this post? I am so thrilled about your daughter! Now living close to her just seems right! Nice looking home, and the ramp will help you a bunch. I pray you start feeling better on mount hope!

Gail said...

hi kim - sogood to have you come by and share in our adventure. And ya, the ramp will make my life easier, for sure. I am feeling better and I have faith that I will find a natural rhythm once we are settled. Phew
Love Gail
peace.....