Grandma & Grandpa Miller's House

While this past weekend was fun of a lot of fun, there was also a little bit of sadness.  We had to say goodbye to a home that is so special to Paul. I don't know how well I can speak for Paul on this, but I will try. Paul's maternal grandparents lived in Groveland for many years. Paul's great-grandfather built a small white house on the land they owned and then later helped Paul's grandfather build a slightly bigger house. The are both still standing on the property. Paul's mom grew up in that red house and on this land and Paul and his brother practically did too. They would go over to their grandparents after school and here they had many adventures and learned many things from their grandparents. I know the boys really treasure this time they had as boys. A little over a year ago Paul's grandfather went to be with the Lord and his grandma has been in a nursing home for years with no hope of leaving. So the past year Paul's parents have spent countless hours cleaning out these family homes. Last week the property and homes were put up for sale and within two days it had three offers and was sold. The closing is next week and this past weekend was our last time to visit. I know it was very sad for Paul to drive away that last time and I'm crying now thinking of all the memories that place holds for Paul and his family. Paul's grandparents were collectors of many things and cleaning out the place was not easy, nor was keeping up with the maintenance and the house itself is not in the greatest shape, but I know that despite all of that, this place will be greatly missed. As Paul's grandma said this weekend when I asked her how she was feeling about the sale "It has to be done, but I'm sad to see it go". Below are a few last snapshots of the place. We wanted to get some of Kyle and Jack in their great-grandparents home, since they will not remember it.