It has been said that the little things in life are what really matters. It doesn’t take long for some such memories to come to mind, and just a little longer for the flood gates to open! For our family, there are more than a few…
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We will always remember that first apartment in Panama City, Florida, the Assistant Manager tearing around the property in a golf cart, her boss always fussing at her to slow down, but she’d never take heed and continue on.
That same apartment whose roof leaked and rain would pour into the laundry room with every storm!
There was our time at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, where we adopted a dachshund / shih-tzu mix named Gracie who ruled our roost for nearly seven years. She reigned from her throne atop of our couch pillows, and parked next to the gate, where she would protect us from the elementary school kids and they walked home.
We remember our first home in Colorado Springs, which we still rent out today. We were fortunate to have a garage and a fenced back yard for Gracie to play.
It was from here where we traveled the Rocky Mountain states and really grew to love the West.
It was also here where someone broke in while we were out and placed Gracie outside. Oddly, nothing else was removed from the home, but there were signs that someone was there, and we believe we may have scared them off. We weren’t sure if we should call the police, or laugh at poor Gracie who failed miserably as a guard dog!
Our house in West Virginia was a different story. It was a Cape Cod of nearly 2,400 square feet, set on the side of a hill. Quite picturesque, but mowing the yard was quite the challenge!
While we used this home as a base to explore Appalachia, the threat of losing power was present every time a storm rolled through! But fortunately, there was a Wal-Mart a half mile away … in a straight line.
We could see the main entrance from our porch, but being West Virginia, the drive was just about three miles away, with a one-lane tunnel under the interstate along the way!
Other things we’ve come to enjoy along the way include a good meal, a sunset, an occasional concert, or a walk along a stream.
Whatever those little things are for you, don’t ever let them go. Ours have helped us get through the hard times, better enjoy the good, and we’re sure those little things in others lives serve the same role.