Frustration insurance

Would anyone care to underwrite me?

I know that my situation is not tragic, especially when compared to people who have lost loved ones, homes, everything this week. And yet, I wish life would let up a little.

Instead of removing my family from harm's way, I ended up placing us there when we evacuated to Orlando.

Then, on our way back home yesterday, the air conditioning in my car died.

This afternoon, we found out that the sellers whose house we had a verbal agreement to buy decided to take it off the market. They didn't sign the papers Thursday because of the hurricane; then, they worried there'd be too much hurricane damage to fix by the closing date so they didn't sign Friday. Then, they worried all the contractors would be busy repairing hurricane-damaged homes and wouldn't be able to complete the repairs they'd decided to make before selling, so they didn't sign Saturday. Today, they told their realtor they've decided not to sell at all.

We suspect they may have planned to move to a mobile home park then reconsidered after seeing such places flattened by Charley.

If I could file insurance claims for frustration, I'd be rich from reimbursements!

Comments

[April]

I agree, perhaps we can start up this frustration insurance together and provide mothers everywhere something for their time and effort! Since you are unable to see the bright side of things at the moment, I will give you my opinion of what your bright side is:

It took a hurricane for you to get stressed out and post about your frustration. In all other posts, you make every situation into a funny one and this is a change for your devoted bloggers. I'd say that the bright side of this is that it takes nothing less than Mother Nature to rain on your sunny disposition.

[Tiff]

I'm sorry girl! I hope things calm down and go smoothly very soon. :( Glad y'all are safe.

[Robin P]

I never question why plans fall through anymore because the universe has a way of providing for us. You haven't found your real dream house yet but by having this deal fall through, it opens the door to have you find the real one very soon. You'll see......I won't wish you luck because you don't need it. An opportunity will come up and then you will just know it's the right house for you. Glad you are safe from Charley!

[Nikki]

Glad to hear you are safe from the storm. Sorry to hear about the house, I know you were so excited about it. Hope you have a better week.

[Michelle]

Wow. That does sound like a frustrating (and scary, too) week. I'm glad you all are safe. Perhaps you'll find an even more perfect house than the one you didn't get. Aggravating though. Good luck!

[emily]

I'm sorry about the house Julie.I hope you find your perfect home soon.