I usually hate Mondays

but this morning I've said no rather than yes and it changed everything. today we bought an apartment. almost. and then we did not. at all. sometimes it is better to let go of your dreams for a while. and envision your life as large as you really want to rather than pursuing decent with a loan. and drown with it. sometimes not having what you wish for is the only way to appreciate what you already have. sometimes it is better to wait. to learn. and dream. more.

Comments

[bella]

yes, yes, yes. i'm sorry the apartment didn't work out. new doors will open. in the meantime, enjoy your own space now. very important message!

[Heather]

I hear you...we've been there...we are also saying no and letting our dream rest and grow... and when it's the right... time it will be awesome.

[christina]

Oh we are SO on the same page right now. I'm glad to read that it feels like a relief to wait... I can also imagine that the house you end up with will be made beautiful by you and your family no matter what...

[blackbird]

you will know when it is right.

[kassi]

how extremely wise...and beautifully written. thank you!

[madness]

TOTALLY agree.

[SF Knitter]

YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!

[Connie]

Half of the excitement is looking! When you find that one special place you will not be able to walk away...then you will have a new home. Right now happiness is just being happy with your family.
Connie

[Steph.]

We backed out on a house just before closing when we first were looking. I kept worrying that I would regret it. I was so sad. Then, we ended up having a small starter home built and I loved it so much more--I never regretted it again.

You will find your perfect home.I just know it, Irene. And, you will be able to feel it when you find it. Hang in there, I am sure it is a long and draining process!

[annelog]

This is life's ups and downs! I know that if one doors closes the other will definetely open.
Thank you for inspiring me to have my own blog!

[Alex]

wow such wise and heavy words, yet so accurate so perfect so needed. Lets rise with out dreams lets not drawn.

[Charmaine]

I bet that was a tough call, but it sounds like you followed your intuition and you should be proud of yourself.

You'll find that place to call your own soon.

[Suse]

The right one is waiting for you to find it. And you will recognise it immediately.

[Nicole]

Im always amazed at how succinctly you capture the situation and the feeling. That same situation would have taken me paragraphs and lots of wasted words. I'm a fan, Momster lady!

[Vanessa_AR]

I'm glad you didn't do something you were not ready to do. You'll know when the time is right and you'll find the perfect place for you and the family!

[jakapk]

When it's right-there will be no "no" and it will be so great- hey congrats on getting PAID for your writing- that's terrific-WOW-I'm proud and very happy for you Irene-that's suuupear!

(I know- my accent needs some work)

[Marilyn]

Yes it is, Irene...yes, it is...