Wow, what a day. I had to pay over $400 for a water bill on an unoccupied house. What a rip off! Some unknown person had used the toilet and I found it running on June 6th, when I was first allowed to enter the house (in over 3 years). I'd bet it was running for oh maybe 3 months minimum, maybe up to 6 months. I'd bet it was one of the "do nothing" trustees that visited the house.
Went to the closing, which was relatively easy for that sort of thing, but there were a few twists. Fortunately my attorney was with me and we ironed everything out. The numbers all added up correctly.
I heard this evening, that the buyer's part went through. The deed should be recorded in the morning. When it does, I will shut off the alarm system. Even though the buyers have the keys, they still don't own the property until it is recorded. I warned the closing attorney about this, ie, I still controlled the alarm system until the deal completed.
I feel empty, it was the final parting of death, where you grew up and where your parents died. Nothing remains there that is identifiable. I have a few trinkets at home, but I still feel the loss. Hopefully, I can move on from this difficult chapter of life and go on to better and more pleasant things. This last year has taken a lot out of me. I need to recover those lost attributes of hope, delight, and joy again.
Towards that end, I hope to be visiting my daughter soon. We will be soon welcoming a new grand daughter into the world. It's interesting to me, that when I lost my father in 2019, my grandson was born. Now that my childhood home is sold, a new grand daughter is arriving. There's sadness and joy, both at the same time. Life is complicated.