The end of an era

Yesterday it was made official, plans that we have been working out since last year... My inlaws' put their house on the market. Their house on a little street in Oak Park was purchased by them 42 years ago. They were living in a changing community in Detroit and wanted to assure a good education for their daughter Pam who was high school age and their son Jay who was all of two.

There are lots of memories we all have about their cute little home. Read on...

... A car drove right into the master bedroom and threw Jay and his mom off the bed where moments before they were enjoying a tv program together.

... How the Wilds and the Weiss' built and maintained a friendship that has extended into adulthood.

...The dogs that were members of their household ... Champ, Pogo, Magic and of course sweet Belle some I knew well and some were members of the family before I came into the picture.

... Like how they all lived thru Michigan summers without central air until it was installed in 2004-I experienced many of these summers without it and learned how truly spoiled I am!

... Anything with liquor logos on it that you can imagine could be found in the basement or garage and I mean anything!

... Like the many holidays we spent in Oak Park as a family

.... Ben's baby naming we had at their home with our family celebrating our joy with us.

... About how all the kids in the neighborhood and neighbors were friends and watched each others back-let me assure you nothing like our neighborhoods today!

and there are many others...

The end of an era has come. My inlaws' next place of residence will be in senior apartments. They are both in their 80s and my father-in-law no longer drives and my mother-in-law never learned to drive so getting here and there has become a bit of a challenge for them.

So... Mom and Dad, good luck and G-d speed to selling it fast. And to the future owners, make wonderful memories of your own in this very special family dwelling...