That House

Yes, Universe works in mysterious ways :-)

I enjoy waching - what many people call "the Universe" - acting.

I love to see how it makes things "right"!

I hear of these stories now and then

and it gives me a strong feeling of comfort.

Susan Tuttle has such a story at her blog today.
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As you may know, I have a strong longing to a place on earth

that I may call my home...

Two years ago, after writing of a place I had found,

that appealed to me,

I got the bolow letter in return.

No need to say it gave me the chills!

"Hi Olga, I found your blog yesterday when I was looking for some special information about the Glottra village.

It’s amazing, that "That House" you came across, was "My House" in Glottra in the province of Närke. Glottra is the demographic midpoint in Sweden according to the statistic authorities in Sweden and I can tell you it’s a wonderful place. I lived there with my family for ten years from 1972. Later on we moved to another house near Grisslehamn, northeast of Stockholm, close to the sea. But I didn’t want to sell the school until now after 35 years, because I was so attached to the place and the two school houses. I should like a family like yours take over, but I understand, this is not the right time. It is also a responsibility and you will have to devote much time for big houses like that. Like you I was staying with my family in a suburb outside Stockholm, before we moved to this old school. All the ten points in your wish list were true in our new home. You wrote: "I have learned that school buildings (and chapels) are known for being very well built :)" That is also true. When they built those houses, it took very long time and it was the pride of the village. The niece of Irja Browallius, the famous author, told us when we were going to move: "you will never more find a house like that". Sorry to say, she was true. As you know Irja Browallius was a teacher in the school from 1927-1937. Later on, during the summers, she stayed in a wonderful croft near Glottra called "Svalbygget" (The swallow nest), a house that got its grey patina because the lack of painting. “The swallow nest” is even more beautiful than the big schoolhouses and much more mysterious.

Conclusion: compared to the rather boring suburban life outside Stockholm I recommend you to later move to a nice house in the countryside not too far from a big city. You will be aware, not all things will be better. I can tell you about this another time, if you are interested. "

February 3, 2008 12:39 AM

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I still have no clue where life is leading me,

nor what will happen.

However, I am in Good hands.

I can not repeat this enough.

I am in Good hands!