
When my granddaughter Ashley threw me out after I got married at 80, I decided I couldn’t condone the disrespect. With my new husband, Harold, we devised a daring plan to teach her a lesson she’d never forget, leading to a confrontation that would change our family forever.
I never thought I’d be telling this story, but here we are. My name is Margaret. I lived with Ashley, who I raised after her parents died. But when I told her I was marrying Harold, she said, “You’re too old for a wedding dress,” and kicked me out. After everything I had done for her, I felt so betrayed.
Harold welcomed me into his home, and we got married in a small ceremony. We decided to teach Ashley about respect. Knowing she loved photography, Harold anonymously sent her a ticket to a local photography gathering where he would present his award-winning photos.
At the event, Harold showcased our wedding photos, saying, “I found love at 79, proving age is just a number.” I addressed the audience, “When Ashley’s parents died, I sold my house to pay for her education. I raised her as my own. But recently, she forgot that love and respect.”
Ashley approached us, tears streaming, “I’m so sorry. Can you ever forgive me?” We hugged, and she invited us to a family dinner, promising never to take me for granted again. As we left that night, I felt a renewed sense of belonging and hope for a new beginning.
Log cabin on 15 acres in the North Carolina mountains، Circa 1798. $249,000

This is very fantastic! Pleasant neighborhood near Boone! This cabin was built in 1798! It is located on 15 acres near Creston, North Carolina.


The home features a covered front porch, a stone fireplace, stacked stone chimney, hardwood floors, and a loft area. The property has two ponds, a creek, a barn, and a storage building. 1,360 square feet with two bedrooms and one bathroom. $249,00



Obtain ownership of a unique piece of Appalachian heritage! This 15-acre log cabin was built in 1798 and features two bedrooms and one bathroom. Maybe it’s the oldest cabin in High County that’s still in use! With its enormous stone fireplace and chimney with gas logs, hand-hewn 2-foot-wide logs, refurbished, spacious kitchen and laundry area, and hardwood floors throughout, this cabin is beautiful.

Unexpected events have delayed interior renovations, which include new lights, wiring, tongue and groove walls, and a sliding barn door.

This property has 1500 feet of concrete road frontage, two ponds, a creek, and a 16 by 20 storage building. There are multiple building sites with views spread out throughout the acres.

This area, on the North Fork of the New River, offers some of the best trout fishing in North Carolina. Mountain City, Tennessee, is 15 minutes distant, and Boone and West Jefferson are 30 minutes away. With a few updates and changes, this may become your ideal house!

A unique home and property with loads of possibilities!
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