One of the comments I received was from Mike, a friend from high school. He suggested I bury a St. Joseph statue in the backyard in order to bring me a buyer. He said that his wife did the same thing and within 4 days, she had a buyer for her house. Because I have never heard of the St. Joseph statue, I sort of laughed and dismissed it.
Realizing I was running out of tangible new ideas, I researched the St. Joseph statue and found several sites devoted to St. Joe. I also went onlilne and asked a question about this to my fellow Playa Addicts and friends and had a very funny conversation about this. After another friend of mine verified that she too buried a statue and had a buyer within a week, I was sold. Sort of. Not really truly believing but saying 'what the hey', I ordered an 8" Joe from the internet.
On Sunday afternoon, I arrived home from a day of boating and found St. Joe at my doorstep.
I invited Joe in, we had a bit of a chat about how he was going to find a buyer for me and then I showed him his burial spot amongst the Black Eyed Susans.
I located a shovel, dug the hole, and put St. Joseph in the ground headfirst.
I said the prayer and covered him up. I must admit that in that moment, while saying the prayer, I believed.
I know I still must push ahead, plan another Open House and keep getting the word out. I'll do my part and I hope Joe does his as well. Stay tuned!!
1 comment:
You've gone bonkers. I hope the the neighbors were watching. But in all sincerity, I hope Joe works for you and you get a buyer soon. It's hard to hear your tears and frustration through email. Love you..A.
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