Well, hot damn,
if I’m not writing the final check
to the bank to make this old house
mine for real.
And all I can think of is,
Did you ever think you’d see this?
No, you did not, leaving the party
early, as you did, which I know
was not how you wanted it.
But look, sweetie. We did it.
Took me a few more minutes
than I thought, but now,
as I walk through our house—
where some nights I still awaken
to the soft pad of your footsteps
in the hall and the jingle of Buddy’s tags
on his blue collar—
I whisper into the dark,
knowing how close you are,
how thin the veil between
my side and yours,
thank you, I love you,
yipppeeeeeee!
thankyouthankyouthankyou.
Güd wrtr 
Oh, Jan….how lovely to start my day with your beautiful face and your happy news. Blessings on YOUR home.
XO Susie
Thanks so much, Susie!
Wow! What a lovely parting gift! So glad to see you smiling on your porch.
Thank you!
Congratulations! That’s huge. Our home is paid off, too. I love that feeling.
Thanks, Amrita!
Congratulations on a goal done. Quite an accomplishment.
Thanks, Sharon! It feels great!
Yipeeeeeee! Congratulations! Woot woot! It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?!
It so is a great feeling! Thanks, DG!
Congratulations! How fun for you! Now you can continue paying for all the things that need repair, but at least you have a little more cash to handle them. Being a home owner has it’s challenges, but also soooooo much JOY! Love the picture and you! ~Connie
Thank you, Connie! Here’s to all the joy… which I’m fortunate to have so much of in this old house!
I miss both Cliff and Buddy. The 3 of you are forever ingrained in my house-sitting memories from many, many years ago! Congrats on the house; you deserve a stress-free retirement (sort of)!
Thanks, Neil! We appreciate (then and now) all your help and love that you have showered on this old house!