Fingers crossed

We have our fingers crossed that we've found a "lease to own" couple who loves our Locke house.  They are so excited and it appears we are all on the same page.  I mentioned not painting the woodwork and she cringed at even the mention of such a thing.  They're not afraid of upkeep and understand the entire "older house theory."  They know that an ugly wall torn down will be most often uglier.  They know that lathe and plaster = dust, dirt, often new wiring, insulation and hours of work.  They have even purchased a computer program that they can integrate pictures of each room and play with furniture location, paint colors and even occasional structural changes.  They know that all good things take time....and money.  I'm excited, they're excited and even Lee's excited that some of the upkeep burden (lawns, snow removal,etc) will now be removed from his honey-do list. They started cleaning this week-end and when I went by this morning there are plants hanging on the porch....It looks like someone's finally home again....It's a great house and was a great home. Many memories are there from my childhood to Jeff and Jess's. Now it's a new family's turn to make some. I feel like Ty Pennington... "Welcome home Sheppard Family- welcome home!"