The Downsize of Life

For 30 years (separately and 17 years together), Rich and I have made each and every good and bad decision with the welfare, health, love and commitment to our children and family in the forefront of our thoughts.

Recently - very recently - we made a decision, a big decision and only considered ourselves.

We bought this little piece of Heaven on the banks of Lake Logan in Tennessee:



From the dock looking towards the house



Looking at the lake from the back

Buying the lake house was a major decision for us because we are always try to be "careful" and make sound, safe decision. For once we threw our caution to the wind and just went with our hearts to grab something for ourselves!

 

Our major home is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, 1 dining room, almost an acre of property, and full to the rim with stuff! The lake house has 3 bedrooms, 1 living room, kitchen combo, 1 bathroom and came furniture with so much simplicity! Rich and I spent our first weekend at the lake house recently and I have to admit.... we didn't want to leave. We could stand on the deck in the morning and watch the gees on the lake, hearing nothing but the occasional train in the distance. Going back to our main home was like going from Mayberry to New York City - full of hustle and bustle and walls and doors and stuff.

 

The questions comes up if we think we will sell our house and move to the lake house full time? The answer is - yes, I hope so. While Rich is deployed I will spend much time at the lake getting the feel of life there ~ when Rich gets home next year we will know what the right decision is. Honestly, we already know....we just want to dial back and fish. We don't want to wait until we retire and wonder what happened to our livelihood; that we didn't get a chance to live before it is too late. What about our jobs? Hopefully, I will be in my same job and take the commute into town. and Rich will find something he can enjoy and feel good about doing. What about a place for the family to gather? There is more than enough space for our children and grandchildren to come to. What about your main house? Downsize x 1 trillion!!

 

We get the feeling that not everyone is supportive of our decision, and that's okay. We have worked long and hard to care for and take care of every one's needs. We have built our lives around our family, children and grandchildren. We have given time, space, money and ourselves in order to provide - this time...this time in our lives ... it's finally our turn to give to ourselves. To start to walk a new path of simplicity and establish our financial security...while making some amazing new memories with our family.

 

Rich and I ARE excited about this new chapter. Please be excited for us!

 

Peace!