THE COMPOUND

 AND THIS HAPPENED OVER THE SUMMER-

I have long had a dream of having a family compound.  At long last this dream may be coming to fruition--in a manner of speaking.  NO-we will not all live on a 5 acre tract, but 2/3's of us will be within walking distance of each other.  I am moving back to Fort Worth (Call me the human boomerang) to share a house with my younger son and his family.  We will be within walking distance of my daughter and her family.  Tucked in the middle between us are my daughter's in-laws who we consider family.  I have to pinch myself to believe this is really happening.



This will be my 5th move in 12 years.  When moving becomes old hat, you have perhaps overdone it.  The only thing which would make this better is if the oldest son and family were joining us.  I feel like I have been looking for something for over a decade--perhaps I will finally find it with this move.

We have bounced this idea around for a while.  It began by trying to talk my brothers into us all building on a family compound.  I had no takers. 


Then my younger son began talking about building a mother in law behind his home in Austin.  No offense, but I have no desire to live in Austin.  Fort Worth has the feel of a big Ruston and that big city is more doable for this small town girl.  I will be back in the neighborhood I lived in and LOVED while there for four years.  I am very familiar with this part of Fort Worth and will quickly adapt.  THE REALLY GREAT PART--family all around me.  We have not had this for a LONG time.

SO, I will have plenty of blogging material for a while.  Changes, moving, multi-generational home, and on and on.  The most amazing thing was how when God started throwing open doors I was literally breathless trying to keep up. 

I will greatly miss Ruston and have vowed to try and visit every few months.  I still have family and friends here that I do not want to lose touch with.  It will take an effort--but an effort well worth expending. 

Hold on---bear with me---and be ready as the next chapter begins.



9 comments

  1. Whoa!! Wow, shocked, grin...I can't wait to hear all about your adventures, smiles.

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    1. It will be a much faster paced life!
      Blessings!

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  2. Just got used to seeing you around Ruston again! Sounds like a wonderful arrangement, but you will be missed. Be happy!

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    1. I literally may get whip lash!
      Blessings!

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  3. I am thrilled for you, Lulu! There's nothing better than living close to family; I wish I could do the same. Maybe, one day . . .
    Blessings!

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    1. You never know what God has in store!
      Blessings!

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  4. Harmon and I wish you and your family all the very best!!!!

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    1. Thank you , Sweet Friends!
      Blessings!

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  5. Upon retirement, we also moved to be near family. Nothing better! It's been such a delight to watch two of our grandkids grow. As for the family compound, I've often daydreamed of the same thing, Loralu!

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