On the Subject of Elevators
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Reality Check

It’s almost three months since we learned that our condo building was unsafe, and all occupants had to be out in four weeks.  Miraculously, that happened. 

But it is only now that I am somewhat settled that I can absorb the enormity of how my life has been upended, how comfortable I was, how much I took for granted the quality of life I had, surrounded by (mostly) lovely people who often gathered in the corridors or in our garden.

Sixty-some units had to be vacated in four weeks.  People scrambled to find places to relocate.  I was lucky—four residents are living in the same apartment building as I am, although without the public gathering places we used to share. Several older residents moved to a continuing care facility or joined their children, perhaps temporarily.

Change isn’t so easy when you are 80-something

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Linlee

I have been reading your blog for many years. This morning, clear across the country, I am “listening” to you and hoping you will find a little more comfort in the coming months.

Becky in California

Judy, I sincerely hope that you can get back "home" relatively soon, and that the move back won't be as stressful -- although of course moving is never a relaxed process.

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