Comments on: Home Again

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canadianflake — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:32:09 +0000

We went through a big move last year at this time. Even though it was for the best, it was the hardest thing I have ever done. My daughter was almost 15 at the time and I am not sure if she has forgiven me yet….but we are all hanging in there trying to believe everything happens for a reason.

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LawyerMama — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:42:27 +0000

Ooh. I was a military brat too, so I moved a lot. But moving when you’re FIFTEEN is the hardest.

Snob hill. Snicker.

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Annette Lyon — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:37:57 +0000

I remember similar experiences–moving or just having friends pull away and feeling the pain of it. So well expressed! But now I’m dying to know where you moved to, because I happened to live very near a place in high school–also in Utah–that sounds so much “Snob Hill.” I lived *off* the hill but went to school with the kids of the plastic surgeons who had pools in their basements. And our family? We had a rusty green truck parked out front nicknamed “Old Faithful” that we were tempted to attach a kickstand to.

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anno — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:53:33 +0000

Moving is hard, but the ability to remake your life in a new place is a valuable talent. As is the ability to turn your experience into a good story…. this was fun to read, thanks!

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Soccer Mom in Denial — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:21:33 +0000

It is funny how those devastations caused by our parents take on a new light when we’re doing the devestating. Great story, and a wonderful circle.

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emmasometimes — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:56:00 +0000

Wow….visionaries indeed.

It’s good to know how things come around. What a wonderful story…

Have a super weekend!

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Sketchy — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:08:31 +0000

It’s odd, while reading this my dad is moving out of MY house, the only house I have ever lived in longer than 3 years. I completely support his decision, he’s remarried and it’s frankly odd for me to have his new wife there, as much as I love her and I can only imagine how difficult it’s been for her. But still, they’re downsizing, no more room for big family gatherings. It will be completely their house. It won’t be mine at all. My bedroom will be gone, not just another guest room with my taste in wallpaper. I won’t know where the dish towels are in the kitchen automatically. I’ll have to ask where the bathroom is when I come to visit. I won’t feel that “I’m home.” feeling when I walk into the door, drop my things off in my room and plop myself down on the couch. It’s not my home.

I needed to hear that in 14 years I’ll realize it was the right decision.

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thethinker — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:59:27 +0000

We haven’t moved for about ten years now. I know I’d be extremely angry if my parents decided to do so anytime soon.

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shay — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:21:42 +0000

What a wonderful writer you are! I was carried right along with you as you got the news about the house etc…
I’m in my 30’s and I still sometimes feel like this when I hear my parents are going to do something new or of their own. I try not to show it but it’s there, deep down.
I also went away and came back to my old friends when I was a teen. It’s never the same but often better.
Thanks for the great post!

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Lene — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:26:16 +0000

That is a wonderful story…so well written! I could envision myself being right there with you.

Moving sucks…no matter what age we are! I am glad that you are happy in the house. How do the kids like it?