It looks like we are going to sign a lease tomorrow. Since we only have one car, were trying to get a place within walking distance for Derek. But now, unfortunately, that concern isn't as high on our priority list anymore. We found a place where the wheelchair will fit through most doors, it has a nice grassy area out the back porch, pools, fitness center, business center, billiards, etc, etc. I am now worried we will find it so comfortable that we will not want to move out when the time comes.
So, now it is time for the really great offer on our house to come in. Every time we make an inch in commitment down here we get an inch of commitment from someone on our Juneau home. We will have to take the full plunge down here on an apartment before we get an offer on our house up there, I am convinced of that.
Showing posts with label Juneau. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juneau. Show all posts
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saying Goodbye
Leaving Juneau was surreal. Living here (oops, I mean there) 10 and a half years, wondering if I would ever be able to leave. Knowing it was all about Derek’s work, would he ever want to leave this job? I think he might have been happy to work there a bit longer if I didn’t want to leave, but this opportunity fell in his lap. Admittedly, he had to work hard to actually get the position, but thanks to Elmer and Drew looking out for Derek, he might never have applied for this position.
The day left we had a great morning of saying goodbye to Juneau. We accidentally checked out a book from the library called “Goodbye House.” Molly took it very literally, if not seriously. We had to say goodbye to the rooms, ceilings, walls, backyard, and everything else. On our way to the house (we went via Mendenhall Loop) we said goodbye to our memories on that road and on the way back we went via Riverside and said goodbye to everything there as well. It’s funny, sitting here now I think of all the memories I forgot. (Molly’s first movie theatre experience, glacier walks, the pictures I always wanted to take, but didn’t)
By the time we got back to the hotel to check out, Molly was done with this game (and both kids were tired) and it was a struggle to get to the airport. It was a mixed blessing to get on the airplane. We all were exhausted and cranky and I was a bit sad. I think I was the only one awake to look out the window and say a final goodbye to the snow-covered town.
The day left we had a great morning of saying goodbye to Juneau. We accidentally checked out a book from the library called “Goodbye House.” Molly took it very literally, if not seriously. We had to say goodbye to the rooms, ceilings, walls, backyard, and everything else. On our way to the house (we went via Mendenhall Loop) we said goodbye to our memories on that road and on the way back we went via Riverside and said goodbye to everything there as well. It’s funny, sitting here now I think of all the memories I forgot. (Molly’s first movie theatre experience, glacier walks, the pictures I always wanted to take, but didn’t)
By the time we got back to the hotel to check out, Molly was done with this game (and both kids were tired) and it was a struggle to get to the airport. It was a mixed blessing to get on the airplane. We all were exhausted and cranky and I was a bit sad. I think I was the only one awake to look out the window and say a final goodbye to the snow-covered town.
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