A couple of big positives over the last few days, involving both business and personal life.
After an exceedingly stressful two weeks in the real estate business, I managed to purchase my next fixer-upper (thanks to all of you—and you know who you are–who helped make this possible) and finally finally hammer down a workable contract on my 4th Avenue house (the one with posted “after” photos). This sale has been nearly as difficult as birthing Avery. The underwriting process for the buyer has put me through the ringer, leaving me feeling like a choice candidate for a nervous breakdown several times this month.
However, things are looking up, and we have cleared the last hurdle. Closing will be this week. Yeah, payday at last! AND the new owner has invited me to her first party at the house (added bonus: I’ll even be in town), where her band will play. Sounds like fun. Damn, I’ve always wanted to enjoy a beer in that space!
Also, this weekend Marley, Avery and I went camping with some new friends at a bluegrass festival about an hour north of Birmingham. Nearly everything went beautifully once we finally got packed and on the road. The weather, outdoors, music, company of old and new friends touched my heart and made me feel truly alive again.
I am grateful for all of this. Thank you, thank you, thank you. The reprieve is sweet and I’m savoring it.