Yep. I just did this, all by myself when hubby died. I lost him at the onset of covid, and I was only 63. I admit I mourn the home that I loved, but now this one seems like home. I wouldn’t go back to my old home, but I guess I will always grieve it. It was spectacular, and backed up to a land trust, which gave me ultimate nature and privacy….. I think that is what I am missing. Sometimes, no matter how good things turn out, we still have to mourn what we loved.
You’re spot on. EF3 killed one homeowner and injured several more about 10 miles north of me in north Alabama. I was up with the weather guys till it all passed about 3 a.m. Before here, lived in Texas. I’ve seen way too many of those deadly tornados.
Raised in TN and I can tell you it can snow and freeze and keep everyone shut down for days! Remember about 40 years ago sleet/freezing rain first, which then froze on the roads, then 9" of snow on top. Stayed below freezing several days, and nobody could go anywhere! Happens every so many years, but not often.
Of course she’s wiped. I always dreaded holidays, because all it meant for me was much extra work. Everybody else just sat around yaking. Love my family, but …. I’ve never had any holiday when someone entertained me.
I am loving the suspense here! Although I want to know what they ultimately decide, I’m enjoying the process.