So anyway, we had let Dane stay in Mobile to visit with family & we were going back in a week to pick him up. We arrive at my SIL's late Monday night & lo & behold, my camera is sitting on the bed! She had found it behind the t.v. We guess it fell to the back & I didn't see it when I packed everything up to go home. I actually had to go sit down & say a prayer. Oh, I was so grateful! I hate losing things. It seems like I spend half my life looking for something. Sigh...
And for any of those who might been wondering, the house selling has taken a bad turn. It's positive now that we won't be able to sell the house for our payoff, the house prices have fallen that much. We can either do a short sale or we'll end up in Foreclosure. I have been so depressed with all of this that I just can't seem to get motivated to do anything. But I'm praying. I've listed both houses on Craigslist for rent. And they are both already listed with a Realtor for sale. I figure even if we can rent them, it will be some form of making a payment. Anything!! It funny how when things get really desperate, you start thinking of all kinds of odd-ball things. Like taking in boarders or renting out rooms. Things are just tough right now.
I will leave you with a picture of my Mother-in-law & Dane, Alyssa, his cousin & Gracyn. Have a good day!
3 comments:
Kristal, I'm so sorry you lost your camera (even for a little bit) and had to go through all the negative emotions...which were a number of things wrapped up in a LOST CAMERA! And so glad it was found. I think sometimes in the BIG events of life it's the little things that we break over. But the little thing represents the big thing. Did that makes sense?
I hope you get a renter, so some portion of the payment can be made. And it sounds like your hubby is really hustling to get the employement where you want to be. Hang in there, Kristal, someday it will be better.
You little ones are darling in the picture!
*Heidi*
I'm glad you found your camera! That would have been a devastating loss. I'm so sorry you have fallen on tough times. It's happening to so many Americans in record numbers- who could have anticipated such a rapid economic descent?
You are in my prayers, and just do the best that you can by putting one foot in front of the other!
I would be every bit as emotional if I lost my camera, even the thought of it makes me feel a bit hysterical.
As for the bank/house/mortgage issues, been there, done that. We were upside down on our mortgage on one house, living in another. It was during the last housing crisis about 13 years ago, which wasn't even as bad as this one, but the bank wouldn't even work with us for a short sale and on the advice of a lawyer, we just GAVE the house back to the bank. It felt so horrible. Now we almost have our current home paid off as well as a nice retirement property and we're feeling pretty secure amidst all the current chaos. No, we never made it rich in California's boom markets, but we are snug and happy and life does go on. Try not to let the stress rob you of the everyday happiness that each and every day offers.
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