8 years ago we built a new house, or rather, had Excel build it for us. We chose the floor plan, the colors, and anything where we actually had a choice. It was a fun process and we had a house we liked.
Unfortunately, there was no yard. And it was in the city. Late last year I was able to convince Einar that we needed to move. Out of the city. To a place with a view and a yard.
When we found 68 Sun Ridge Place in Airdrie, we felt blessed. It has a lovely dining room with a view and a large back yard. I looked forward to the move and we both thought we had found our 'dream house' - a place we could enjoy for many years to come.
The move itself was much more stressful than I expected. The stress was compounded by the information we received after we had loaded our truck but before we unloaded it a week later. Interstate bought the Manitoba operation. That may not mean much to someone else, but when we heard that, we knew there was a high possibility of a transfer for Einar.
Of course we could always say 'no' to the transfer. But we wouldn't. Our children and grandchildren live in Winnipeg. We wouldn't 'follow' our children to Winnipeg, except for reasons such as this.
I'm not always sure what to think of the timing. Einar's company will move us, so the major work won't be an issue. Living in Airdrie (out of the city) has been, for both of us, a breath of fresh air. We will definitely consider living outside of Winnipeg as well.
Meanwhile, there is a lovely home in Airdrie for sale...
