Twenty Six Years Ago

Twenty six years ago (July 1)I moved in my home.

I was a single divorced mom with a child 12

and another 5.

Our new place came with some adjustments, one

we were attached to our neighbor. I bought what is

known as a zero lot line. 

My kids had to learn not to play on 

stairs since we lived in one level home 

before. And Cory had to learn that mom

was not crazy about him always wanting to 

play in the creek!

Unlike our other home that had mature

trees and a fenced in backyard, this yard 

had no existing trees except one mature on

in the front and what grew along the 

creek. 

When I look out now to the backyard from

my favorite spot, the deck I marvel at the 

changes that have taken place. 

For one, there was no shed in the yard

when I moved here.

Now there are 3 mature trees that go down the 

middle of mine and my neighbors lot. I planted

a maple, and two oak many years ago. 

There is a huge Crepe Myrtle bush

in front of the deck.

At lets not forget that the deck is

now covered and screened in where

you can enjoy it.

On each side of the Crepe Myrtle bush is

my hydrangea bushes. Starters given to 

me by my boss when I worked as an 

account clerk in the Printing Division 

for the state of TN. 

Those two bushes, that I have pampered for 

years are now 4 bushes. They

sprouted babes and I kept two

that I planted right in 

front of the first two and gave two 

away. 

The backyard has changed so much over

the past 26 years. I can honestly look out 

into my yard and for the first time in 26

years I am happy with how it looks. 

The outside of the house has been painted 

twice. I have had to have sections of wood

replaced over the years. The creek as

gotten wider from the rushing water that

flows through it. I have added my own 

touches more so the past year then any

of the years before. Being a bored retired artist

I have found the time to play in the yard with 

my paints.

During those years I raised two kids, helped

in supporting my daughter when she came home

with a one year old....for 6 yrs. Worked

extra jobs to help pay for this house, jobs

like cleaning houses, doing bday parties as

a clown, selling paintings and photographing

weddings and senior class pics. 

Now, retired and finding time to put my

spin on things, being able to sit back and 

enjoy my home with my furbabes.

I love my home. 

Thanks Darla for the idea to do this post.