DOZENS OF WOMEN WALK AROUND ESTABROOK PARK IN SHOREWOOD, COATS ON, SCARVES TIED, COFFEE IN HAND, BRAVING THE COLD FOR A COMMON PURPOSE. FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP. AND IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY.

The remaining funds came from my savings, equity from the sale of my old house and a mortgage, which I pay. Based on the money we put into the new house, my mother paid 15% of the purchase price.