News from the Carolinas

We arrived at the Family Home on Thursday of last week. After arriving and being walked through the plans for renovation by my family we settled in for what we know will be a very busy month.

We had no internet or phones and were to wait for those to be set up before we could do any updates to the masses. Thought our time was not wasted, but has been productive and already starting to leave our mark on the home. Walls that were dark Terra Cotta Brown are being replaced with cheerful colors one at a time. We have finished one room and have started the master bedroom. This room will soon house my Grandmother whom will be moving in with us, allowing me to work from home building my own company as I have always wished to do.

We have started landscaping and repairs that have been neglected after my Grandfather (May he rest in Peace) became ill. And are working to modernize the home in small ways that will make it both comfortable for us and safe for my ageing grandmother who has dementia.

By the end of the month (when my Grandmother is moving in) we will be living it what appears to be a completely new home.

The hardest part is going through the house cleaning things that have been boxed or still hung for the many months since his passing. While I have been away from the area I missed a lot of his illness, but he was always in my heart. Finding a small object like the spearmint lifesavers that he always had in his pocket to give to guests and friends brings a tear to my eye. I always think he will walk through the door and give me a big hug.

While the goal of the next few weeks is to change this house, my wish is to save the memories and make my Grandfather proud of the home we are making in the house his family build over 100 years ago.

I am looking forward to getting my office and workspaces remodeled and working so that I can start expanding my interests back out side of this internal world I am currently in. It is good to take time and make the place one that will be productive and creative for my road ahead.