Thus far in the 35 years that I have been on earth, I have lived in:
- my parents' home
- a college dormitory
- a house with three - and then five - other guys
- back to my parents' home
- my first apartment with my wife (incredibly small - some would say cozy - but great)
- the Ronald McDonald House (we didn't even have children at the time...)
- two more apartments (one in Oak Park, IL; one in Indianapolis)
- a college dormitory, again (I was an employee of the college, okay? I wasn't a student)
- yet another apartment
- a rented house
I am filled with excitement at the thought of my own place, but frightened as well. I keep thinking bizarre thoughts. What if something happens? What if the house is struck by lightning? What if we have a flood, even though we're nowhere near a flood zone? What if I lose my job on the day we move in? What if a million ants decide that my house would make a better dwelling place than some hole in the ground?
Surely I can't be the only one with these kind of anxieties. Can I?
Congrats on taking the plung! When did this come about? Just remember, you're a big boy now and you can handle it just like the rest of us in this big world of homeownership and all the headaches that come with it.
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JW took the words right out of my mouth. Get a grip man, you're 35 years old and can handle being a homeowner...
ReplyDeleteNope, you're not the only one with those anxieties. Guess what? They're completely justifiable! Welcome to responsibility! More responsibility, that is. It's worth the headaches.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - you're normal.
ReplyDeleteGod provides. Everytime that I thnk I cannot possibly pay a medical bill, tuition, etc. He sends something along. Be vigiliant and pro-active (i.e. learn what a termite looks like) then have faith.
Sometimes I really miss living in dorms - always someone around with whom to get pizza, VERY random group TV experiences, etc. Then I remember having to share a bathroom with 10, 000 people...
Congrats...I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteTo all: thanks for the words of encouragement! I know that I'm not the first person to have those thoughts, but it sometimes feels that way, right? Leah will some day know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteJW: if you haven't noticed, I've been a "big boy" for quite some time now.... ;)
Mrs. C: Oh, I do have a grip. I imagine, though, you had some similar anxious thoughts on the day Ken came home and said, "Honey, let's move to Florida!"
Congratulations little brother on finally reaching the "BIG TIME". I am very proud of you and your family and all you have accomplished in life.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to know what "taking the plung" means. Congrats anyway...!
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