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appleannie1

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17. Last year I had to move from a house from 1969 where I raised my whole family.

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:54 PM

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Over 50 years there even after the death of my husband. All 7 of the kids were raised there. They all live in different states as adults.
My son and his wife bought a house for me 5 minutes from their home, saying I no longer needed a 5 bedroom house on over 3 acres to take care of. I know how hard it is to leave all those memories and a home you love. But sometimes it ends up being okay. Look for new places to visit and new friends to make and know that the old friends that are still alive are only a phone call away. Some of mine have even decided to make their vacation one at my new home. Take care.

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