Prayer

JSBB2010

Please God let me get my house ready and sold by March 2010! I'm trying so hard to get it all together so I can move to be with my fi in April when we get married. I don't want to continue this long distance crap (been this way since 2007) after we're married. I've got to sell or we can't afford for me to move. We just can't do 2 house payments and bills. Ugggghhhhh! Sell house, SELL!Then I have this little place inside me that says NO! Don't sell my wonderful first home that I purchased on my own when I was 23. Don't leave behind my dogwood tree that I planted when I moved in, in 1999! Don't move from the perfect dead end street that is quiet and peaceful. I'm not a emotional woman, but I cried the other day at the thought of leaving my home behind. I can't believe I'm so upset over a house.I'm so torn...

sarlah

It so normal to be sad leaving your first home! It will be ok! You've made so many memories there, and the pride that comes along with the fact that you bought it on your own at 23! Wow! You've done so well for yourself, you should be proud. Just think of all the new memories you & your future DH will make in your home together. Make sure you take tons of pictures before you sell, that way you will always have those pictures to look back at and recall all the great memories. You're starting a new, fabulous chapter in your life.

JSBB2010

Thanks Sarah. I never thought I would feel this way. All these years I just couldn't wait to more forward and now I'm sad about leaving. I sat there and thought....wow, Barry kissed me for the first time in this room right there, we hung that swing on the porch, and fussed over who was going to wash the dogs there in the back yard. I watched my neighbors daughter grow up over the years...she was 5 when I moved in and she is driving now! It's so strange how time passes and you don't even realize it.

Future.Mrs.H.

I know exactly how you feel. It's really hard leaving a place you have put so much love an effort into. But it will be for the best. **Vibes** that it sells.

drm6285

Vibes for selling house, and HUGS for your understandable sadness!  I can understand how you feel.  FI and I just bought our new home last October.  It's a great starter home or retirement home, but I know if we ever start a family we'll outgrow it very quickly.  So everytime I start a big project, I'm like, this is only going to benefit someone else in 10yr and not us...But I agree with Sarah, you'll make so many new memories in your new home, so make sure to take lots of pics in order to remember!  Hope everything works out!!!

kristibraden

I completely know where you are coming from!  Change is so hard, but your home...  That is even harder.  For me, its the ultimate sign of independence.I have a similar situation, just thankfully not long-distance.  My FI is being patient with me (he has been dying for me to put my house up for sale, but I keep dragging my feet!), but I keep coming up with reasons why I can't list it yet!  Have you set a date that you are going to list your house?

JSBB2010

October 1! It's coming fast!