Up for sale

Our family is up at my dad's place at the lake. This is an emotional trip...the first one since it was decided that the cottage has to be sold. I had known for a month, but with the holidays and other things I basically just didn't think about it. Dad just can't afford to keep it with his rising health care costs due to his illness, and he is less physically able to enjoy it as well. My wonderful husband and I had hoped to be able to purchase it when this time came, but were hoping it would be in another couple of years. We just can't swing it right now...not even close. We finally told the kids this week because I knew the "for sale" sign would be up when we got here. JR especially took it hard...this place has been so much fun for our family, with so many, so many good memories. JR had reached the age where he was old enough to go to the end of the road and fish for hours by himself. We just came up this morning after Sunday School, and Dad only stayed long enough to have lunch. I can tell he's not feeling well, and that adds to my emotional state. I'm trying so hard to relax and have fun, and to enjoy it while I can!