That explained why she had recently visited and taken measurements. She had been planning major work on my home without asking me, even though the kitchen was filled with memories of my late husband Walter and our family.
I immediately canceled the permit and had Melissa removed from every access and authorization record. From that point forward, no repair, inspection, or renovation could be approved without my written permission.
When my son Nathan later called and defended Melissa by saying she only wanted to help, I made my boundary clear. They no longer had authority over my home, and if they wanted to visit, they would have to knock and wait to be invited in like any other guest.
