Today we officially signed a conventional mortgage and money is in transit to settle the private mortgage the patient and kind-hearted sellers held while we restored their beloved grandparents’ property back to dignity. We’re far from complete, but today we’re officially marking it: Yonderways, Scene I, is a wrap.
We’re not ready to reveal the restorations just yet, and probably won’t be for another month. Keith and I have taken on the finish work ourselves since our budget is depleted. We have loads of caulking and painting left, and some other odds and ends we wish to complete. But I’m washing clothes, taking cherished baths, and cooking our meals at the Oak. The wrap of Scene II will be the removal of the storage pod and storage in the barn. THAT will be the day I will feel like we’re finally settled!
One year ago yesterday (July 20, 2015) was the first email correspondence to our good friend and Realtor, Nancy Witek, with the email subject line: “You’re going to think we’re out of our minds!” And soon thereafter our leisurely lives and money became history – but oh how we love living Yonderways. We thank the Kings for this incredible opportunity and we hope to create magical memories for our grands just like Frances and Willis created for y’all.