not a peep

[NikB]

First and foremost so sorry you are having to go through this. I admire how well you're doing.

As to the house - looks like your decision was made for you, so that's nice! It turned out the way I was actually going to suggest. I was thinking this is a huge change already, and who knows what you'll want for your life a year from now. You may want to pack up and wander Europe for a year - who knows!!

It's funny because if I had to make the same choice though I wonder if I'd take my own advice... in theory I like the idea of renting first to straighten things out and know what I really want - but the temptation to own a place and make it a more permanent home would sure be strong, too.

I know, I'm a big help.