Saturday, August 7, 2010

We've Moved!

We moved into a new place this week and this is the first time many of you are probably hearing about it because it all happened so very quickly!

We weren't really looking for a new place to stay, as we have really enjoyed where we've been so much. Though an opportunity came up that we just couldn't pass up, especially at this time, while Jon is unemployed.

We have moved in with a sweet 86-year-young woman named Roene. She is wonderful and we greatly enjoy her company. Roene and her children were looking for someone who could stay with her in case of an emergency and to help with things around the house.
There is no rent payment, instead we are paid each month for our services. Our responsibilities include cleaning the house, cooking and having dinner with Roene, helping her grocery shop if needed, and other small tasks if needed. Roene is really pretty independent, but she and her family just feel better about having someone around.
We have moved into the upstairs of Roene's lovely home. Instead of our 1/2 bedroom that we had at our old place, we now have three bedrooms and a full bathroom (bathtub included!) to ourselves. I very much enjoy having a room just for Koen and a room just for Jon and I. The third room is more of a game room/study. I have longed for a tub for almost 4 years, and it is great to now have one! Especially for bathing Koen.
Roene is great. She is recovering from having her kidney removed after finding cancer there, though she seems to be doing wonderfully now. We've learned that she loves movies too. She always has a movie to suggest we all watch together. She adores Koen and I believe he will be good for her and that he will adore her too.

I will try to post photos before too long. We do not have internet upstairs where our computer is at right now, so it may slow me down, but I will definitely try to get some up soon.

7 comments:

Justin and Kristin said...

That is a wonderful situation, you are lucky!
Would you still be able to go away for a weekend or something?

tash said...

That is a nice situtation, esp since you are getting along with her. How nice to have a bigger place too.

Heidi Bitsch said...

What a sweet deal! Glad that you guys can bring a little support and companionship to someone who needs it.

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Emma said...

That is a super nice deal! :) I bet Koen will just love to splash in the water. Are you still in the same general area or was it a bigger move across town?

jeff and alli said...

I'm so happy for you guys.

Ess said...

Oh, I will need to e-mail you and get your address. I am glad things are working out so well for you guys. It sounds like a win/win situation for you guys and this dear lady.