Change is inevitable, or so they say. Yet, many times, we try to avoid change. We like the status quo, even if it’s not perfect, because change is usually accompanied by uncertainty and the unknown is always scary.
Well, recently my family made one really big change. Actually, it was the fulfillment of a dream. You see, since before my husband and I married, we’ve been coming to his family’s ranch in south-central Texas. It was our getaway. A respite from the craziness of life in the city. A place to relax and regroup.
For years, decades even, we’ve dreamed of how nice it would be to live here. But there were jobs and the kids schooling to consider, so those dreams were set aside.
Until last month.
My husband retired and our youngest child graduated from high school. We were free to act on our dream of leaving the suburbs to go rural. Though we definitely had our fair share of trepidation.
Still, we pressed on.
Once the moving truck showed up, there was no turning back.
Welcome to the camphouse. Have you ever tried to cram 2000 square feet worth of stuff into 900 square feet? 
Of course, the welcoming committee was here to greet us when we arrived.
Not all of which were that inviting.
We don’t have snakes like this one in the burbs.
Luckily, our oldest boy did not inherit his mother’s fear of snakes.
But he’s not the only one having fun. The four-legged members of our family are having the time of their lives.
However, all of that exploring can be very exhausting.
I suppose it’s a small price to pay for another day in paradise.
Oh, but this is not where the story ends. This is just the beginning of the Obi’s Big Move to the Country. You know that 900 square foot camphouse I mentioned? That’s only temporary. And we hadn’t even settled in before we were on to phase two.
This house was built by my in-laws back in 1975. It was their dream house.
Now it’s time to make it ours.
Over the next few months, we’ll be turning this Mexican-style hacienda into the Texas ranch house of our dreams. 
And I’ll be chronically the transformation right here. So I hope you’ll grab a glass of ice tea, put your feet up and join us on this journey.
Until next time…
Wow, Mindy . . . what a big change. Very exciting! I’ll look forward to seeing the house renovations.
Carrie, we’ve been coming here for years, enjoying long weekends in the country. But living here has definitely been different. For starters, we never imagined we’d be so busy. Nonetheless, we are loving rural, small-town life.
Oh my gosh, Mindy! How exciting! Can’t wait to read the rest of the story!
Thanks for stopping by, Beth. Hope you’ll stay tuned in for more.
Wow, Mindy. That sounds awesome.
It really is, Pam. I still have to pinch myself every morning as I sit on the porch with my tea. I get to watch the deer come out to eat and listen the birds chattering back and forth. I don’t miss the burbs at all.
It will be wine, but I’ll certainly be checking in. 😉
It will be wine? Did you type that on purpose, Allison? Either way, there’s definitely no whining here. 😉
How wonderful for you! The joy we shared with your family in Columbus will always be treasured memories. On towards the future and the memories your next generations will make and treasure.
Susan, we talk about y’all often. But time does have a way of marching on. I pray we are building fond memories for our kids and grandkids.
Can’t wait. It’s like watching Chip and Joanna! Wishing you all the best!
LOL! Chip and Joanna are way cuter, Lenora. But, yes, we are living the fixer-upper dream. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
I’m so happy for you GUYS!enjoy
Thanks, Sunday. We are definitely enjoying.