Loading up the House...

Over the past month and a half Aunt Karen, Mom and I have been making weekend trips to Grandma and Grandpa's farm to go through the house in order to get things ready for an Estate Sale that we were to have had this past Friday and Saturday.

Three weekends ago we were meeting a couple from Mid-Missouri who were coming to the farm to pick up the tractor. While they were there they made an offer to buy everything in the house. We talked it over as a family and made the decision to sell everything.

This entire circumstance, we believe, was a blessing from above and definitely believe that my grandparents had a hand in it.

Following is an exchange between my mom and the woman who purchased all of my grandparents belongings.

"We are so glad you made it safely back home with your trailer so loaded. Karen and I had really dreaded the thought of the Estate Sale... having people walk through our folks home and seeing those belongings leave. I think God heard our distress and sent you to our rescue. We were able to lovingly wrap and box all of their belongings one last time. I know we were only around you folks a couple of days, but I knew in my heart that you were good people. Take care and God bless you abundantly."

"God is Good... and he did bring us together. We truly appreciate the care you took and knowing that will bring you much joy as you always remember what your parents meant to you. The way we serve our loved ones when they are gone is just as important as their last moments. They do live in you and Karen and you will continue to let them shine right down through your grandchildren. What a great legacy your family has going. Praise the Lord! If you are ever in this area, you are always welcome in our home."

Seeing the house that I spent so many hours of my life in empty was sad. No words can express what it feels like to see a chapter of your life close, but I have to remember that I will always have the memories. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for providing such a loving, welcoming home for all of your friends and family. I know that many, many people have such wonderful memories of time spent there. I hope one day when I am gone that my family will feel the same about my home. We love you and miss you dearly.

Everything emptied from the house just waiting on the trailer to arrive.

The trailer loaded with everything except the contents from the garage and one dining table from the house. We could hardly believe that they were able to get everything on the trailer. Thanks to the packing abilities of Michael, Mike, Dad and Uncle Herb and Aunt Missy!

The empty house :-(