The Quest

So we are shopping for a house at the moment. I hate the whole process. All we want is a house with a decent size yard and a shed, that is in our price range and not classed as 'renovators delight'. You'd think that wouldn't be too hard to find really, but no. We've found a few that we quite like, but they haven't been the one. We just looked at one today for the 2nd time and are now umming and erring about whether or not it's the right place. There are only a few questions about it, but funny how just a few little things make a big difference. Is it a big deal if there has been a leak at one point of the roof? You'd hope that's something that could be fixed up. It does have a small kitchen, but on the plus side that means that you can't make too much mess before it has to be cleaned up. It's all a bit frustrating really. At some point we'll have to bite the bullet and decide to make an offer on something. Then we'll probably be knocked back! Grr.

Hollow

Sometimes things happen that just shake you to your core. Today one of those things happened. To find out that a young person you know has passed away is tragic. To find out that they have taken their own life leaves you feeling hollow.
To all those people who have lost someone to suicide, I can only say sorry.

When I'm Gone

by Mrs.Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a day But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best