Goodbye 15 Troy Drive

A small crowd gathers before the auction begins.

On Friday, May 20, the family gathered one last time at 15 Troy Drive. This would be the last time that we would drive up to this house and walk through its doors. 

Doris had brought Mom down earlier in the afternoon and they had spent one last afternoon walking around the property, pulling a few weeds and looking through the empty rooms. By 6:00 the auctioneer had arrived and soon the rest of the children made their appearance as well. As the 7:00 hour approached, more people joined us in the front yard. Some grandchildren came as well, to bid farewell to the only place that they will ever remember as being home to Grandpa and Grandma. 

Mom and some of her children watch the bidding while Lydia photo bombs my picture :)

The auction started at 7:00 and although there were not many people there and the bidding was slow, in the end the house was bought by a young couple from Dad and Mom's church. It was a nice ending to a place that we all loved. Knowing that it would be lived in by a family that knew Mom and Dad somehow made it a little easier. They have young children and in my mind it seems fitting that the laughter of children will fill the rooms. Dad would have loved that and I know Mom does too.

Time never stands still and I suppose we really wouldn't want it to, but it is always hard to close such a big chapter in one's life. Mom is doing so well with moving on with her life and accepting each day as it comes. I am so proud of her. It is time for this house to make new memories with the people that will be living in it. Thankfully, we will always have in our hearts the memories of times shared with family in this beloved home.

Goodbye 15 Troy Drive. I will miss you.