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Life_Roll8667 OP t1_jdrflqx wrote

Reply to comment by Few_Carrot_3971 in My great aunt is selling her house, the one I grew up in. It’s falling apart and she has to move. Today is a very hard, sad day for me. I found this picture of me in the front yard with our old mustang in the 90s. I’m in tears. by Life_Roll8667

Worst part of it all is my great aunt raised me. She’s 80 now, I’m 30. It was just us in this house for a long time. It’s so sad to see it falling down, and looking at things and thinking of our past times that were very happy. I know chapters have to end eventually but damn is it sad.

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Few_Carrot_3971 t1_jdrgcbm wrote

Yeah, it’s like a bunch of things are simply disappearing before your eyes. That it can’t be resurrected. You miss these things. I feel that way about my childhood home. It’s a terrible feeling. Is your auntie okay?

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Life_Roll8667 OP t1_jdrh4js wrote

She’s okay, she’s sad too I can tell. But we both know it has to happen. Most of the house is over run with black mold. She’s been living with me and my kids for about 3 months now. She’s moving in with her son in Georgia for a bit and then coming back to help me with the kids later this year. So she will be back in forth.

Before it was my aunt Rosie’s house it was my aunt Arlene’s house. And when she passed it went to Rosie. So there is many generations and memories through this house. And yes it’s the fact it’s all disappearing… you hit the nail on the head. I had a nightmare last night, woke up in a panic this morning and was hysterical. Been a rough day for me

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Few_Carrot_3971 t1_jdrm4y2 wrote

I so understand. Your family sounds so close and the fact you guys rally around one another is so wonderful. As sad as it is, I can promise you that your family will have new memories. It sounds really corny, but you will have a tapestry of good things to look back upon. Give your auntie a hug from me. Xo

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chrome-spokes t1_jdrm0x3 wrote

> Worst part of it all is my great aunt raised me. She’s 80 now, I’m 30. It was just us in this house for a long time.

And the best part is, is what you are doing right now... sharing the unequivocal gratitude you have for your aunt. Whom with you both, made that house into a home.

A sad time yes, yet balanced with love and thankfulness to soften the sharp edge of it.

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