The day started earlier than I would have liked as I had to drive the 2 hours south to pick up my eldest daughter and take her for the results of her last brain scan. We were hopeful that everything was fine because we hadn't been called straight back like before - always a good sign in my opinion.
We went in to see the neurologist, who is the sweetest, kindest man - he even gave Lauren his direct email address so that she can contact him straight away if she is worried about anything. Anyways, the news was good...more than good...it was GREAT!! The tumour has not grown one tiny bit in over a year - he is surprised, but we are all so, so grateful and thankful.
We then had a mother and daughter girly day, shopping for Christmas decorations for her and her sister's new houses. I think I was worse than her, no restraint when it comes to Christmas decorating...love it!
When I got home and checked email, things changed. I got the email that I dreading...the chateau that I was interested in has had an offer put in.While I was disappointed I was not devastated, the visit to the neurologist in the morning had put everything into perspective.
Whilst I don't have everything in my life that I would like (who does?) i have so much to be thankful for. I have 3 beautiful daughters and we all are healthy (or as healthy as we can be under the circumstances). And whilst someone else will get the chateau I was after, that's ok. I believe everything in life happens for a reason and so I wasn't meant to have this beautiful old building at this time in my life. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what is next on the cards.
Maybe I am meant to stop dreaming so big for my first project and just get on with fixing up the property I already own in France, a gorgeous little barn in rural France. The only problem is I won't be able to run my classes, retreats etc. from here as it way too small. Oh well I guess it's back to the drawing board.
Remember the good things we already have in our lives and be thankful for them. The things we already have, someone else is praying for!
Love & Hugs
Sacha xx
Great to hear about your good news but sorry about your disappointment with the chateau. As you say what will be will be and another opportunity will no doubt present itself. Wish you were closer as we have a massive barn which is underused but would need a lot of work to make it usable, however the area we live in is also very under populated so not ideal for a business proposition. Keep looking and good luck! Regards, Pat Green.
ReplyDeleteHI Pat, Yes your barn would have been a great project but something else will happen I'm sure. I just need to get my thinking cap on and become creative with my ideas. I am so looking forward to moving to France so can't let a little glitch stop me ;) S. xx
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