[Magdalen] Life's challenges

[Marion Thompson]

Thanks, Cady and Susan.  Anybody want 14 IKEA 'Billy' bookcases, tall 
and short?  And downstairs I have 7 more, one tall and 6 short.  Some of 
you know exactly how many books that means.  Oh, another two double ones 
in the garage with all my childhood books. Anyone interested in horses????

I'm still in the shock of the time being NOW, but I'll survive.  I 
always do; I just need time to react and regain my balance.  Funnily 
enough, my brother has just announced he's getting married in June. He 
is going to keep his house  and I can certainly be there as a renter, 
either short term while I think 'what next'? or longer if that works.  
At least that's an option and I won't end up out in the snow with a 
shopping cart!

Marion, a pilgrim


On 2/26/2015 11:16 AM, cady soukup wrote:
> A wrenching time,
>
> Prayers for you Marion!  May there be moments of sunshine and the
> promise of a new spring even in the midst of the chaos of shedding and
> packing.
>
> hugs too - Cady
>
> On 2/26/15, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com> wrote:
>> So, yesterday Jim and I signed the deal with the real estate agent. This
>> house will go on the market on May 8th.
>>
>> i am gutted by the task ahead of me.  It is MY things which must be
>> packed up and/or got rid of, who must live in the chaos of painting and
>> everything else that will follow. For instance, I have to
>> completelyempty the upstairs room, which contains two sofas, 14
>> bookcases (there are more downstairs!), my theological library and more,
>> lots more, as well as my little chapel corner.  You can put the CDs and
>> tapes in boxes.  What do I do with the ghetto blaster on which I played
>> them?  Toss it!  She said.
>>
>> I really am not ready for this and will surely need prayers for strength
>> and fortitude.
>>
>> Marion, a weeping pilgrim
>>