However, three years ago my father-in-law died leaving my mother-in-law behind. My mother-in-law is a VERY sweet lady! I feel sorry for anyone that has mother-in-law issues. I got the best out of the bunch! My mother-in-law does fine on her own although she did have a rocky start. Who wouldn't! She had been married for over 50 years! Even though she seems to do well right now she is very lonely. And her mobility is becoming limited. We all discussed it for over a year and then last January decided to put both homes on the market and build one to live in together. It has taken a very LOOOONG time to get started. My mother-in-law's house has had many previews in the past year but has not had an offer yet. My home was not getting much traffic. My realtor said it was because my home was a split foyer and not many folks wanted a split foyer. Two weeks ago we had a preview on our home while my husband and I were away at a conference. It was the first preview we had in about 4 months. While we were gone, the realtor called us to say the persons previewing wanted to put an offer in. The initial offer was stinky and we went back and forth with negotiations.
We finally settled but the buyer wanted us out in one week's time. It was horrendous but we did it! I had friends come over and help pack up the house. I don't even know what boxes contain what items. We just sort of shoveled it all in. I hope I can find my things when we get to the new place.
We ordered one of those pods that the storage facility brings to your house but mid way through Saturday we realized that we would need a second storage unit. It was crazy! Packing did get done (don't get me started on my son's room!) and we were out by Sunday. Closing was on Monday. Whew! Talk about cutting it close!
We have moved into Mom's house. My son is staying with my daughter and her husband. Poor Lacon! I hope he doesn't have to call the cops on his wife and brother-in-law!
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