Not all is lost

Well, what can I say. Our future move to easier accommodation seemed to have been
a lost cause. Just as we were giving up all hope of ever reaching our goal, another,
option has come our way. - The family we were originally going to swap with had
found an alternative to everyone`s dilemma. They would be willing to move to a
2 bedroomed house in our area if we could promise the family from the 2 bedroom
home that our house would be available to them, thus giving us the option to still
move to the flat we wanted. In fact, a three way swap was suggested that would solve
the housing problems of three different parties in one swoop. It does sound ideal for
our needs, so we went ahead and filled out all necessary forms for our housing office,
hoping that they finally qualify us for a move to the 2 bedroom flat we wish to have.
All relevant parties would be in agreement and willing to organise a moving date that
is convenient for all. We once again have to await decisions from the authorities before
we can go ahead with further formalities, but it seems that we might finally be on the
right track, having handed in all relevant medical back-up forms to the housing office
about my partners health problems. We keep fingers and toes crossed for a mutually
beneficial outcome for all, now.
My partners cognitive problems are still under investigation as we still wait for the
results of a brain scan that was done end of May. In the meantime, he has been given
some helpful medication to address his deficiency in Folic Acid, which seem to have
improved his mood and lowered his verbal combativeness considerably. A positive
step in the right direction and a massive relieve to me, as the stress of coping with his
outbursts was beginning to take its toll on my health and wellbeing. I`m calmer now
and can cope much better with him at home. On top of this we had been treated well
by my partners two daughters. They gave him a fantastic Fathers Day and Birthday
present combined. We are going on holiday to Bulgaria to visit my partners sister.
Flights and overnight stay at a hotel connected to the airport were paid by his two
caring girls who are aware that my partner might not be able to travel much more in
the future. This way he can at least enjoy his visit to his sister as he is still physically
and mentally able to cope with such travel this year. A fabulous surprise to us both,
and we are now looking forward to this trip on the 23rd of August, spending 2 weeks
in Bulgaria with his sister and her hubby, sampling good home cooked meals and
hopefully enjoying good company and swimming in the warm waters of the Black
Sea. Hot weather is always guaranteed at that time of year, but we should be able to
cope with it well enough as his sisters house has air condition. This welcomed break
will hopefully charge our batteries so that we can then embark on a possible move to
our forever home, thereafter. It`s going to be quite a task to move with all our worldly
possessions even after a major de-clutter, so I appreciate this holiday break a lot.
So, it seems that not all was lost initially when our housing authority refused our first
application for a move to downsize. With a little bit of luck we do hope that things now
can work in our favour after all; fingers well and truly crossed!