Gray Benko

Gray Benko Instagram – When we first moved into this house, I always dreamed of seeing it blanketed in a cloud of white at Christmastime. I also thought this would be my forever home. I spent the time that we had here making it our own. I poured so much of myself into every aspect of it’s design. So many hours peering through the wavy glass from my favorite perch in the living room. It’s 200 year old walls became my friends; it’s ghost stories felt like family. The time we spent here was full of laughter and tears, celebrations and heartbreaks. I watched my children grow here. I loved them so hard here. So many memories will be left behind. Some beautiful and some painful, but mostly beautiful. I will miss so many things about this place. I’ll miss the cozy nights spent cuddled up with my babies in front of the fire. I’ll miss the old oak tree in the corner of the property (I’ve heard it told that it’s the second oldest living thing this side of The Mississippi) and that peaceful illusion that walking into the back yard creates, like you’re all alone in the world. I’ll miss the old fig tree in the side yard that bore so much incredible fruit for us over the years. I’ll miss the way the floor boards creak beneath my feet. I’ll miss my amazing neighbors who have loved us so well. I’ll miss the sounds of my children playing in the pool. This house was so much more than just a house to me and it will forever have my heart. However, I know it’s time to move on. The kids and I are starting a new chapter next month and I have to believe it will be even more beautiful than the last one. I’m so thankful for the time we have had here and so glad I finally got to see it blanketed in snow 🤍 | Posted on 14/Feb/2025 02:26:12