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  1. 05-11-2002, 06:53 PM #1
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    Smile We arrived and in our new home!

    Hello Friends,

    We are finally here and moved in on Thursday. Closing went smoothly and it was an emotional one. There were a lot of memories in our home...22 years worth. Our realtor gave us a framed watercolor painting of our old house and I broke down and cried. It is so beautiful and I pick it up and look at it every time I pass it by. The kitchen is almost unpacked and ready to enjoy.
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    welcome home, mamasue!

    enjoy....

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    congrats! Look at it as a new chapter in your life!
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    I think there is always a little bit of grieving when you leave a home behind, no matter how glad you are to be in the new house. Then you start to turn the new house into a home. If the kitchen is almost ready, you're halfway there.

    Hope it doesn't take too long before you are all settled in and enjoying your new place.
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  5. 05-11-2002, 07:21 PM #5
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    Hi Sue!

    Delighted to hear you're in your new home. What a lovely gesture, giving you that framed watercolor. Not only do you have a lot of memories of that home, but a lasting and visual reminder as well. That's downright story-bookish.

    The best part is that you get a chance to start a whole new storybook in a new location. Wishing you endless joy in the new house.
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    Mamasue,

    Whoo hoo! I am so happy for you!! I know how long you were counting down the days. Do enjoy your new kitchen (and the rest of the house, but as we know the kitchen is the most important), and best wishes to you and yours in the lovely new home.

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    Sue,
    We have all been waiting for this good news from you.
    I have always had a difficult time adjusting from an old house to a new one; but hopefully your adjustment will go smoothly. I am sure you will love your new home and feel like I have been going every step of the way with you since you have kept us so well posted.


    HAPPY NEW HOUSE and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
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    Mamasue, I so happy that you are in your new house and, most importantly, your new kitchen!! That is incredibly sweet that your realtor gave you a painting of your old home.

    Have fun getting settled and bake some cookies as soon as possible. Then it will feel like home!
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    And a big Congratulations from me too! Having moved many times myself, and only a few months ago I know what an upheaval moving can be. It will take awhile and a few meals but soon you will be comfy cozy!! As Laura said- make a batch of cookies )if you can find your cookie sheets!!!) and that will help make the new house your home! Maureen
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    Hi Sue!

    Great news! Congratulations! That was a very nice thing that your realtor did. I am not in the least bit surprised that the kitchen is almost unpacked. I'm sure that having everything packed up made you crazy. Btw: Have a wonderful Mother's Day in your new home!
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    Sue, we would LOVE to see pictures of your beautiful home!
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    Congratultions on your new home. Have fun in the kitchen!
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    Congratulations on your new house! I'm sure you'll have no trouble turning it into a "Home".
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    Congratulations Sue

    I'm so happy for you. I got all teary eyed reading your post. What a wonderful gift from your real estate agent! Happy cooking!

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    Smile Congratulations, Sue!

    I agree...what a wonderful and thoughtful gesture from the Realtor!

    Enjoy your new home and adding all the special touches that will make it your own. You are a very creative person.

    Happy Mother's Day!

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    Congratulations and best wishes in your new home! May it bring you fond memories and as much happiness as the one you left behind!

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    Congratulations on your move!

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    How exciting!!! May you & your family have many wonderful years in your new home!!!

    When we bought our home 18 years ago, it had been in the same family for almost 120 years. The realtor had a friend create a drawing of the main house and gave it to the couple who sold us the house. We visited the wife a few years ago (she is 90-some years old and in an assisted-care facility) and she still had the drawing hanging in her little living room. I'm sure that you'll cherish your realtor's thoughtful gift as much as Mrs. H. did!
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    Congrats and welcome home!
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    Sue, I've been thinking of you too... Hope you are happily settled in your new place, and I hope to see you soon (accidentally or on purpose!). I love that your realtor gave you the watercolor of your home. How sweet. Happy Belated Mother's Day. Martha
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    YAH!!

    What a kind individual! Congratulations on the move, many more happy years in your new home!!
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    Thank you everyone for your sweet comments and well wishes. This is just like "playing house" all over again but this time everything is brand new.
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    Congratulations Sue!! Wishing you years and years of wonderful memories in your new home!
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    Mamasue, Congratulations on your new home! May you enjoy many years of happiness and love there!
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    Congratulations! So glad to hear that everything worked out for you. Enjoy your new home!
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    Wonderful news

    Glad that you are getting settled into your new house and that soon it will feel like home. Pleased that you have the watercolor of your old home, that was such a nice and special gift.

    Congratulations and happy wishes....


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