We moved to this house with four children. They're now grown and
living in their own homes. We are only the second owners of this
almost-100 year old house. It's always
been a family home. The original owners had seven children. One of the
grandchildren works in our village and often tells me about the glorious
holiday parties, filled with family, friends, and good food that were held
here. This house is built for celebrations, both big and small. So friends and family have joined us for birthdays, holidays, bar and bat
mitzvahs, graduations, engagements, and more recently, to welcome the new generation. This old home has done well by
us. It is easier to leave it knowing that a new family with young children is
moving in.
Our new house is just one mile from this one. One town over.
It's much smaller and much newer than this one, but there is still plenty of
room for holiday celebrations and family get-togethers. Our granddaughter
called the other day, double-checking that we were taking all the toys to the new
house. I may have jumbled up the kitchen packing, but I assured her that I knew
exactly in which box were her favorites playthings.
I know, as do you, that a house is not a home. I could live
in a pup tent, as long as I've got hubby with me, kids and grandkids visiting
regularly. In the meantime, while I'm
packing, why not enjoy Lottawatah Fireworks, the new Brianna Sullivan paranormal mystery. Brianna's fiancé surprises
her with a cabin in the middle of nowhere with no electricity, no plumbing, and
the resident ghost of a recent murder victim. Sure sounds like Home Sweet Home
to me
Marian, the Northern half of Evelyn David
Sullivan Investigations Mystery
Murder Off the Books Kindle - Nook - Smashwords - Trade Paperback
Murder Takes the Cake Kindle - Nook - Smashwords - Trade Paperback
Murder Doubles Back Kindle - Nook - Smashwords - Trade Paperback
Riley Come Home (short story)- Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Moonlighting at the Mall (short story) - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
I Try Not to Drive Past Cemeteries- Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
The Dog Days of Summer in Lottawatah- Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
The Holiday Spirit(s) of Lottawatah- Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Undying Love in Lottawatah- Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
A Haunting in Lottawatah - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Lottawatah Twister - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Missing in Lottawatah - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Good Grief in Lottawatah - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Summer Lightning in Lottawatah - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Lottawatah Fireworks - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
The Ghosts of Lottawatah - trade paperback collection of the Brianna e-books
Book 1 - I Try Not to Drive Past Cemeteries (includes the first four Brianna e-books)
Book 2 - A Haunting in Lottawatah (includes the 5th, 6th, and 7th Brianna e-books)
Book 3 - Lottawatah Fireworks (includes the 8th, 9th, and 10th Brianna e-books)
Zoned for Murder - stand-alone mystery
Romances
Love Lessons - Kindle - Nook - Smashwords
Good luck in your new digs! We'll have to have a half sandwich and cup of soup to celebrate. But after the 90 degree heat leaves. Best of luck and much love. Maggie
ReplyDeleteI am sending all good wishes to your new home. I know it will be blessed with joy, love, and serenity.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your move, Marian! We're engaged in something similar, helping youngest son pack up after nine years in Iowa (getting his Ph.D. and teaching) and move back to Kansas City.
ReplyDeleteJust as I know he's going to love it once he's through the trauma of packing and moving, I know you'll love your new home once you've made it through that same trauma. May your new home be blessed with the love and joy that the old one enjoyed!