Tuesday, June 26, 2012
on the move.
Yes Friends, that is a "For Sale" sign you see in front of my parent's house. The house on 156th has been my "home" my entire life; my family moved in when my mom was seven months pregnant with me. But it is time for a change so the Jansen homestead is being packed up.
How do I feel about this? Well, my parent's are moving to Kelowna so I feel great about that. I'm excited for them (and for me) -- so excited -- but when I drove up to the house this weekend and saw the "For Sale" sign in the yard my eyes welled up with tears. That house has always been my home. I mean, Erik and I have a home of our own, but my family home has always been a constant in my life. Yes, it's just a house, but it's our house. The Jansen house. Our family's home. The thought of my parent's moving is wonderful, but the thought of someone else living in my house isn't.
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My mom told me the news... sad. I have lots of good memories there too! My parents house is up for sale as well and although I was only there for a few years, its still sad. I got engaged in that house! Many memories.... Hopefully having them closer to you will be a comfort :) love xo
I heard the news from your sister yesterday. It is so sad to see your family home sold..I know. I feel a piece of my parents home because I live on what used to be their property but when I saw my old family home being torn down, it was very emotional. I'm such a sucker for all the memories that happen in a house which is why I told Gary we will never, ever move:)
Their house looks so different without the big tree in the front!
It will be strange to drive down 156 and not driving by the "Jansen's House"
Maria, I totally agree. I missed the house the first time I was home after they chopped it down because I didn't recognize it!
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