Part 3--The Conclusion.

BuffyW

Location: California, USA
Birthday: August 10

Bio: When I figure it out I'll add it, one blog at a time.

MY RECENT POSTS

A Year of Us.
May 04, 2012 02:29PM
More than a Daydream
April 05, 2012 12:25PM
Ain't Life Grand!
February 08, 2012 11:52AM
The Circle of Life
January 24, 2012 12:24PM
Happy Birthday FusunA!
January 12, 2012 11:14AM

MY RECENT COMMENTS

“What a delightful and fun wedding it looks to have been! Congratulations to all,…”
May 21, 2012 01:23PM
“There are days...but never a day which let me write something like this! Great j…”
May 16, 2012 12:06PM
“What if I hadn't joined OS and missed all of the wonderful posts...and a chance t…”
May 16, 2012 11:49AM
“Redemptive describes it perfectly. So very different, yes at times even the same…”
May 12, 2012 07:35PM
“A wonderful commentary about how we feel and why...When things get rough I still…”
May 09, 2012 11:14AM

BuffyW's Links

New list: Handmade Houses
A Loss of Innocence Series...: A Loss of Innocence-10; A Loss of Innocence-9; A Loss of Innocence-8; A Loss of Innocence-7; A Loss of Innocence-6; A Loss of Innocence-5; A Loss of Innocence-4; A Loss of Innocence-3; A Loss of Innocence-2; A Loss of Innocence-1
On Widowhood: Save the Last Dance For Me; A Life of Lace; Life's Many Soundtracks; Taking a Breath for Two Now; What Part of Social Don't You Get?; To Grow Sometimes You Have To Shrink; So You Think You Want Control...; My World Would Be Emptier Without Each of You; Because I Love You; Lady Sings Her Blues; The Gray Suit-Lost and Found; The Class of '69-The Real 90210 High School Reunion; Gone But Never Forgotten; Now What?; The Appearance of the Blue Man in My Life; When Your Father and Son Are Considerate of Your Feelings; If I Could Breathe For You I Would; My TV Relationships Have Changed; Grieving-I Choose to Make it About Living; Knit One..Pearl One..Just Don't Be Yourself; Sleep Eating--When I Wear My Best Pajamas; When is Sex Appropriate for a Widow?; Musings on Life; What Being Single Really Means; Eating Single Again; Separating the Me from Us
Other Memoir Related Posts: The 1976 Academy Awards, I Was There.; Sunburn, Sushi and "I'll Remember You"; The Very Best of the Least Desirable; In Sickness and in Health; Champagne, Caviar and Travel in Days Gone By; My Nights in the Opium Den with Whatshisname; What haven't I Done?; Couples Need Codes Sometimes; I Miss the Bitch..aka Mom; I Slept With a Piece of American History; The heartbreak of Adoption-2; The Heartbreak of Adoption; My Night With Jack Nicholson in Monte Carlo; America Tonight...; Tommy Sands, Elvis, Mickey Mouse and A Teenage Crush; Speaking of Farrah Hair; The Fishing Lesson; The Jewelbox of My Mind; Oh We Knew We Couldn't Dance!; Mother to Sophia Loren; You Stink!; Mixed Drinks, A Drunk Girl and School; Guns, Gams and Big Game Hunting; How Alice Cooper Came to Live in My Passion Pit; I kissed a Frog and I Liked it; Fear and Loathing in LA; Card, Kisses and Grudges; A Stripper, A Comedian and A Road Trip; My Soap Opera Life...

« Back to Posts

APRIL 20, 2011 8:52AM

Rate: 17 Flag

After Costa Rica came the only time in many years I took a tour, actually it was just the bus to the bustling town of Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. Boasting a University for Technology I was taken aback by the size of the city. Although I was not on a tour per se, the sights along the way were alternately magnificent, colorful and perplexing. I snapped away from the vantage point of the bus window.

flyby

Looks like a facade from Hollywood.

Amusement Park

An amusement park entrance.

Blue on blue

I love the blues.

Chevy

Chevy sponsors a street?

Color would seep back in

Love the street vendors.

Dream of a catle

I always wanted a castle.

Iglacias

A mosque?

If you thought it was a mosque

No...the church La Luz Del Mundo built by an L.A. preacher.

Great Colors

A palette of colors I adore.

Only another stop away from home I found myself sad the trip was ending, but eager to see what progress was made in my absence.

One of the last nights the waiter snapped this picture of us...Whoa, did she say "US"? Yes. She. Did.

Introducing Paul...

Paul and I

Paul and I on Christmas...

We are happy

The last formal night I took a quick shot of us.

Paul and I

The house? Well, it wasn't finished until two weeks ago, but with her new "skin", windows, walkway and roof I couldn't be happier...

Before...

Sunset house

and after!

House now

It was an amazing trip to help bring the house back to her original look, improved by a few things, but keeping her essence. Like me, we both have been shedding the past and moving towards a future, prepared for whatever life throws our way. It's really the only way to move ahead.

My thanks to the readers for your patience...but I felt it necessary to chronicle the parallels of the house and what I have been experiencing over the past months. I think it explains why I have been sporadic in my posts. My hands and heart have been full. Smile.

The End

Author tags:

remodeling home, remodeling life, mexico photos, exciting conclusion, happy endings, falling in love

Your tags:

TIP:

Enter the amount, and click "Tip" to submit!

Comments

Post a comment

Life is very good!

BuffyW

April 20, 2011 08:53 AM

Another happy ending. Love the photos and the drawing. Your house looks terrific.

Matt Paust

April 20, 2011 09:10 AM

I love happy endings, Sheila. You deserve this. Yes, the parallels you've drawn here are what drew me into your story as well, and you brought it to a satisfying conclusion. May you enjoy our new life from now on. All the best to you - rated with lve and blessings.
♥R

FusunA

April 20, 2011 09:30 AM

Sheila, beautiful colors and scenes from Mexico and a wonderful conclusion to your story! What wonderful parallels you have drawn here and your contractors had your house ready when you returned--that in itself is a remarkable story! As they say, "today is the first day of the rest of your life" and I hope you both have many, many happy years together!

designanator

April 20, 2011 09:37 AM

Ah new beginnings, how lovely. Love that blue as well.

Deborah Young

April 20, 2011 10:02 AM

Wow Buffy, loved the photos..
Just great.. felt like I was with you.
rated with hugs

Linda Seccaspina

April 20, 2011 10:10 AM

Love the travelogue and the pictures. You two look wonderfully happy. Congratulations on getting the house finished. -R-

Christine Geery

April 20, 2011 10:36 AM

You've come out!! You two seem really, really happy and it makes us all smile. As I have also learned -- a couple of times -- life goes on!

Lea Lane

April 20, 2011 11:17 AM

Ah, this made me smile. I loved that house the way it was and I love it even more now that it has been renewed. I feel the same way about the owner.

It was good to see Paul again, even if it is only via photos and please pass along our love to him too. Mel and I have nothing but warm and wonderful memories of our time on your mountain-top.

David McClain

April 20, 2011 11:34 AM

I love stories with happy endings; and this one has THREE.... can't forget Paul. Thank you

Chrissie Pissie

April 20, 2011 11:49 AM

I love stories with happy endings; and this one has THREE.... can't forget Paul. Thank you

Chrissie Pissie

April 20, 2011 11:49 AM

The house and yourself looking more beautiful than ever. Love the cartoon too - you should do more!

You know how much I'll envy you the trip into Mexico, but also how pleased I am things are looking better as time moves on. Everything crossed. Love you.