I'm officially a homeowner

[BigBigBear]

Closed today on my first house.

Everyone is congratulating me....I wept on the way back to my office, reminded that I'm moving into it alone, and my wife won't be here to join me on this new journey.

Somehow, this makes it hurt that much more.

Now...I have to move.

[VelmaD]

1. Just this

:hug:

[Blue-Jay]

2. Bear....

It's going to seem so very empty for a while in your new house. However, it's a step in the right direction towards healing. Better this than puttering around the space that you shared for so long.

Congrats and best wishes. Make the place your own. (minus the velvet paintings, that is.)

:)

[playahata1]

3. Stay strong, Bear.

:hug:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

4. I'm very sorry for the bittersweet accomplishment

as time goes by...you'll see her there in things you tend to that you wouldn't ordinarly do...then you'll remember you got that from her (whatever it was)

:hug:

[Speck Tater]

5. My condolences.

[Momgonepostal]

6. Congratulations!

I hope you don't mind if I share my favorite Satirewire article in honor of this occasion. :-)

RECORD 75 MILLION AMERICANS NOW
PRETENDING THEY OWN THEIR OWN HOMES
Low Interest Rates Help Many Fulfill The American (Banker's) Dream

Minneapolis, Minn. (SatireWire.com) — Showing no ill effects from a weak economy, housing numbers released by the National Association of Realtors today showed that a record 75 million Americans are now participating in the mass self-delusion that they, and not their banks, actually own their homes.

"Home ownership is the fulfillment of the American (banking industry's) dream, and we are proud to announce that more Americans than ever have been able to (help lending institutions) achieve that dream," said NAR President Richard Schicter.

After putting 20 percent down on a $235,000 house yesterday morning, Minneapolis pediatric nurse Stephanie Doogan officially became the 75 millionth American to take part in the widely accepted fantasy.

"Ever since I was a little girl, I've wanted to (deceive myself into believing I could) be a homeowner," said Doogan, 35. "Well, look at me now! Me, little Stephanie Doogan, I actually have a place I can call 100 percent (minus 80 percent) my own!" (more)
http://satirewire.com/news/0106/dream.shtml

[BigBigBear]

7. I think I feel better now

...no....wait....I definitely feel better now.

Many thanks.

[BigBigBear]

8. Bump for the day crowd

...(I can do that, right?)....