Can you believe that tomorrow is 2022 already? đł Twenty-twenty-one was a year of recovery for First Reader and me. We spent much of January, February, and March cleaning up the debris, making a list of possessions, and applying for federal disaster relief. That experience was as emotionally draining as the fire itself. Grief hits … Continue reading Reflecting on 2021
Waiting, waiting, waitingWeâre forever waitingKeep these folks a waitinâFor funds (Sung to the tune of âRawhideâ) This has, once again, been the story of our week. No word on anythingâour building plans are still hung up with the state housing authority awaiting approval, and our disaster loan is stalled for the holidays. Which means that … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 64
Itâs been another week of stagnation. The only progress weâve made is crossing names off our Christmas list. Winter has finally arrivedâsort of. Our area hasnât had any snow to speak of, but the temperatures have sure plummeted. Morning walks now include bundling up with multiple layers, gloves, and earmuffs. If the temps get much … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 63
I feel like a broken record. It's been another frustrating week of no progress. With the holidays coming up, I suppose we shouldn't really expect much more than a check-in from our federal loan case manager. The time of year doesn't make the waiting any easier. One way I keep myself busy is by watching … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 62
We spent this past week waiting for a phone call that, of course, didnât come. The next step in our loan takes us backward a couple of steps. Our application has been resubmitted to a loan officer, who will refer us to another loss verifier. Part of the reason is the estimates are coming in … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 61
We finally heard about the status of our loan: Hurry up and wait. But now we have until February 2022, so we can breathe until we hear from the next loan officer. Then, it will be a scramble to get the additional ducks lined up. Like I told our case manager, for the A.P.R. on … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 60
While last week felt like progress, this week felt like stagnation. I write these posts a day or two before they go live, but a lot can happen in that short time. We spent last Saturday participating in one of Americaâs least-favorite choresâraking the leaves and yet more apples out of the front and back … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 59
This week felt like progress. With all the loan officer shuffling weâve experienced the past few months regarding our loan, weâve practically lost track of where we are in the process. Itâs a good thing we have a local case manager to help us navigate the administrative labyrinth. To start with, we donât know what … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 58
This week was a mish-mash of activities. Early in the week, household chores and appointments kept us from the mountain. A modular home delivery kept us away in the latter half of the week. By the time this post goes live, the weather forecaster says we should see snow. Because itâs the end of October, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 57
I am owned by a two-and-a-half-year-old husky. Every day, she gives me barely enough time to drink a cup of coffee before she is whining for her jaunt around the neighborhood. Itâs our daily ritual. I get up, make a cup oâ Joe, and peruse Facebook while I sip my brew. Only then am I … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 56
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