Moving Forward

So, we met with the buyers of our house tonight and it went very well. They are most likely going to be putting some money into a few upgrades for the house, which is great because that means they are invested now. It is a huge relief to know that we can start moving forward. We have been in limbo not knowing whether they were going to buy it, but after meeting them and discussing the details I feel fairly confident with the situation. Although, as we have found out, ANYTHING is possible, you can never be too sure of what tomorrow will bring!

The couple buying our house is really young, this is their first house, and I can tell they are excited. It makes me happy to see that they will enjoy the house and our old neighborhood. I was slightly saddened they didn't mention anything about the devastation we have experienced and the trauma we have endured as a result of their inspection. I know it was accidental, but the fact remains that the inspector they brought into our home started the fire, maybe I am crazy, but I thought a simple "sorry for your loss" would have been appropriate. Oh well, it is a touchy subject and I understand it could have been awkward for them. We are all happy, healthy, and together as a family, what more could we want?!
It is kind of funny, every time I think I have dealt with all of my feelings surrounding the fire, something triggers a memory and it all comes flooding back. I can recall one morning, about 2 weeks after the fire, I was blowing drying my hair and as I looked in the mirror I said to myself "I'm not going to cry today". I know it could have been so much worse and I cannot bare to even let my mind go there, but it has still been painful, stressful, and frustrating all at once. Now, after I got that off my chest, I can move forward . . .

Tim traded in his sport trac yesterday for a bigger truck (to be able to pull our camper). We are very happy with the deal that was worked out and we are getting pumped up for our camping adventures this summer.
Blake and Bryce are both Mommy's boys right now and Tim is having a hard time with that, but I am LOVING it :) Speaking of the boys, it is bath time now, I'll catch you later!