May 22, 2014, Artemas, PA Separation

Separation is always difficult. The actual separation occurs in your brain long before you actually physically depart so by the time you leave, the separation has already occurred, at least emotionally. It is interesting to note that more people remain their whole lives in Pennsylvania than in any other state. Our friends at the farm have known each other all their lives so they are not pleased for us to separate from our farm and from our friends. We are like fixtures along with everyone else in their lives. Both Ken and I love the farm.. Our Hill House is our most comfortable home. But now it no longer looks like home so we are eager to get on with our lives. It is too cold for Ken to live here all year so we must sell the farm. Today we lowered the sales price and have removed our desire to retain the mineral rights. We hope that will attract more buyers. Our decision has been made and we have already separated ourselves from the farm. It is more difficult to separate from our friends especially when they are not prone to travel and visit us. Rita and Ian are now leaving on Saturday to drive to Ottawa. Their visit here along with Wendy has been an act of love. On Sunday, Ken and I will drive south to Mississippi. We will be ready to get along with the next stage of our lives.