After over a month of absolutely nothing happening, last Monday I got a phone call from Julian at the estate agents to say that the gentleman who is interested in buying my flat had made an offer. I should point out that this gentleman is buying to let. Needless to say I was totally shocked and surprised as it was two days before Christmas. I said to Julian that I would need Christmas to consider the offer. When I eventually sat down that evening to think about it, it took me all of two minutes to make up mind to accept the offer and to be totally honest I ended up in tears as I realised that after a wait of over 16 years, I will finally be going home to dear old Whitchurch. I can't wait to get back.

Was talking to Dad over the weekend and he said that he had been on the rightmove website looking at property to rent in Whitchurch for me (trying to help, bless him) and he had found a lovely flat in Mansell Court which I believe is on Station Road. I checked it out for myself and it's absolutely ideal for my needs. I will be speaking to the letting agent concerned in the New Year.

Today I went into the estate agents and saw Barry and told him that I will be formally accepting the offer that has been made. He then asked me who my solicitor will be and I told him. Mum & Dad know about the offer and that I have accepted it. Had a message on my phone from Barry after I got back. I need to speak to him on Friday.

I can't believe that this is happening, it feels like I'm dreaming. If I am, I'm not waking up.