The Rather Quiet Start.
I often ponder that that Kenichi and I lead a life of unexpected circumstances. The well laid plans of mice and men would not be the way to describe it.From meeting 19 years ago,we have somehow stumbled through just to be together and now settle as a family.But along each step of the way,we have encountered difficulties and obstacles.We have floundered,got lost, hurt and sat down.But despite that,we somehow brushed ourselves off and plodded on,because what else can you do?
The first real joy came after more than seven years of waiting.Annie.But we still had a hard struggle ahead with personal crisis,deaths and mourning,ill health and injury.But later,we had the amazing gift of Emilie in our lives to strengthen us.And things were coming together,slowly but together.
When we were married over fourteen years ago,we dreamt of building our own house.We made plans and were bitterly disappointed when our plans were rejected on numerous occasions.
In a matter of hours,after a nearly fifteen year wait,the machines will be moving in to start building our house.Im stuck in a hospital bed and Kenichi has been called out on the biggest flood-related work emergency to date,so neither of us will be there to witness the beginging of our biggest family dream.But,you know? Fuck it,because in true Tokita Style,WE DID IT OUR WAY…!
And it will be fabulous.
Marianne, I got goosebumps reading this post. Hats off to your and your hubs for being able to wade through the rough times and make your dreams come true! Congratulations on the start of the house! I am looking forward to hearing more about it, and seeing plans and photos! You guys must be so proud and excited! I hope you have plans to celebrate when you get out of hospital! Almost 15 years of waiting and jumping hoops and puddles deserves a lot of bubbly!!! xxx
I’m sorry to hear you’re in the hospital Marianne. And boy do I know the feeling of waiting and waiting and biding our time for finally having the things wished for. And as you know, I am so over the moon happy you two are building this wonderful home of yours and I know how long you and your family have waited for this.
It sucks you can’t be there to see the first dig into the earth and stuff. But…it’s okay. It will be fabulous. XXX to you Marianne and I hope you’re on the mend real soon.
Hey….. congrats on the start. You’ll be there throughout the middle and will enjoy the finished product for years and years. That’s what’s important!
Yeah for builders! Safe and quick building vibes! When we were going through Reihoku the other day i was looking around thinking, maybe it’s there…. maybe the land is that one…… are those the trees….? Happy for ye!
YAY for the fact that work is starting on the house. (((HUGS))) that you don’t get to see it in person BUT just think how fabulous it will be when it is done and you will be nicely rested and ready for the challenge of the move!!
SOOO excited for you guys. xxx
Such excitement!
Life isn’t easy, but you the way you weather the storms it throws at you is inspirational. Tread your own path and be true to yourself, and happiness will follow. Congratulations on long-held plans finally coming to fruition.
Get better soon and watch out for a parcel (from Amazon USA) heading your way.
love ya
xxxx
You never did do things by halves – talk about living life to the full, at least you retain your sense of humour. Some of the comments already left mean there is not much for me to add except to wish that the building goes ahead smoothly, the house lives up to your expectations and this is the last batch of ill health you have to suffer. Much love and hugs
As the Guiness ad so aptly says: “Good things come to those who wait!” but probably a biblical thing in there – the trials of Job perhaps? Hang in there… Can’t wait to see the progress (but neither can you no doubt). H x
I can’t believe I missed all these posts. sorry about all the lower case, but I am now dictating into my phone because its way faster than typing, and I haven’t figured out how to tell it to capitalize in the right spots.
my only excuse is I went into a deep depression after prince died. it was too sudden I guess. anyway, time and Cypralex heal all wounds.
Back to your house, we all knew that was coming to you despite everything, and by the time you read this you will probably have finished building it – maybe even moved in. I smile just thinking about how much fun you must be having just getting settled in, kids running around, a family.
Enjoy.