Blog
from Tracy Butz of Think Impact Solutions
As my
closest family and friends know, my husband and I (and our dog, Snickers, too!) are soon relocating to Denver,
Colorado. We are super excited about the new adventure, with a lot of nervous
feelings surrounding that, of course. This move represents the first time I
will be living in another state other than Wisconsin. Cheeseland…is there
anything better? I guess I will soon find out. My husband was awarded a
fabulous promotion, which he most certainly deserves. His new role will allow
him the opportunity to capitalize on his strengths and truly make a difference
each and every day…even more than he does today as an EMS helicopter pilot. In
his new role, he is responsible for training the pilots and ensuring they are
equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to keep them, their crews and
patients safe. As for me, I will finally be in a city that has an airport with a
major hub. Instead of Delta, United Airlines will now be my go-to choice.
As we
are navigating through the daunting process of moving, I have learned that a
cross-country relocation is extremely expensive. Wow! And so is the cost of
housing in Denver. Yikes! But on the plus side, our new home that is currently
being built and will be ready for us in mid-late October, is in a gorgeous
suburb of Denver, called Thornton. It is close to everything, but far enough
away to be quiet and quaint. Seeing the mountains is breath-taking.
But
aside from the mixed feelings of overwhelming and exuberance, I’ve also
recently learned that what one person extremely values, another may not.
As
you likely realize, we have put our house up for sale and for our first open
house we had 10 different families come through. This was an unexpected and
outstanding turnout! Yet, still no offers. Our realtor is amazing and sold our
last home in less than 24 hours. I can’t say we went into this endeavor with
the same expectations, but we are on week three and wondering why there hasn’t
been at least one offer so far. Ridiculous…I know.
I
keep trying to remind myself that even though we LOVE our current home and
think everyone else should too, I realize that it is not the home for everyone…but
perhaps most? No. Some. It’s difficult and disheartening to know that those who
sauntered through our home didn’t immediately want to buy it like we did, just
three years ago. In fact, we purchased it as it was being built and got to
watch the process day-by-day of the amazing transformation. I guess my
frustration is more about why others wouldn’t see a similar value in our home—to
have a similar attraction to buy, protect and care for it in a similar way—but
after seeing it, simply dismiss it.
I
realized over the course of several days that I needed to not take the selling
of our home so personally. Yet, that is easier said than done. I’ve come to the
conclusion that even though the eventual buyers of our home may not value it
the same as we do, they likely will
have a similar affinity for it—which may be less or perhaps, even more.
The
unknown in everything we are currently facing is uncomfortable, but exciting.
It is a reminder to me to value everyone and everything I have in my life,
because gratitude is the best gift of all. Without it, treasured relationships
and valued items are just things. And
what a shame it would be if that is how we remembered them.
Thanks
to all of those special people in our lives. It is because of you that we have
the strength to face this new endeavor before us. We will not forget you. In
fact, we hope we continue our relationships, wherever they may lead us.
