The Arrival

Well, this is starting to seem real!

Today, thanks to several men who were gracious to sacrifice their entire Saturday on my account, my trailer was delivered... haha, I was going to say to my doorstep, but, well, that *is* my doorstep!

Pictures of its final position to follow. This was the hardest part of the maneuvering - threading it between the porch and the garden / red maple.

I'm so thrilled. It came together nicely, and tonight we were even able to begin the extensive scrubbing and cleansing of the interior.

It's still sinking in... in a few weeks, this will have become my home. Like, I won't live with my parents.... like, I won't need to relocate on holidays... like, this could be my little corner of the world for the next several years! It's... overwhelming and exhilarating.

It's another page in this new chapter.

The Beginning of the Adventure

Every now and again, it is the Lord's pleasure to hand me that now-familiar little package labeled, "PLOT TWIST." A few days ago, I received such a package. This time it led me on a decision-making journey.. one that was heavily saturated with emotion, but balanced with a logical counting of costs.

More plainly:

For a number of reasons, I have decided to take some time off from college and try mobile home life on for size. It hasn't been an easy choice - both options held significant appeal - but I am at peace with the path I have chosen. I am now the joyful owner of a 37ft. trailer... which, Lord willing, will be parked in my parents' backyard in a mere two weeks!

"It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure!" (E. Harwell)