It's sure been a while, and I have plenty to share, however it won't be in just one blog post.
In May, my husband, Bulldog Man and I traveled to Dallas to see our youngest daughter, (M) marry her soul mate, a Dallas Police Officer, (J). The wedding was beautiful, and so was the reception. My husband and I have the privilege of adding another son to the family.
On July 17th my sister passed away from pneumonia complications, she was just 53 years of age. This was totally unexpected, and devastating to my family. I'm thankful God gave my family the opportunity to have a couple of days with her to say goodbye before she passed away.
Back at home we put up a portable garage to store the tractor and lawn mower. Putting this portable garage up, using the instructions enclosed was a nightmare!!! They weren't clear, or detailed enough. Bulldog Man, Tank, and I just decided we would attempt to put it together without using the instructions. It took a little while, a couple of hours. In the end, we have a completed portable garage. We put in several bars of Irish Spring Soap to deter the little critters from taking up quarters inside.
We've been working very hard on the property, and I have to say there's been some major changes, and additions. In the next several posts, I will share with you those changes, and additions.
Sorry for your loss, but glad to see you back!
ReplyDeleteMike,
DeleteThank you my friend. It's nice to be back.
Sorry to hear about your sister. That's a real blow to a family. Really happy to see you back in blog world again. Congrats on the new son!
ReplyDeleteWyomingheart, Thank you, it still hurt to lose my younger sibling. We're so happy to have (J) in our lives. He's an amazing son, and husband to our daughtet.
DeleteI'm so sorry about your sister, but it sure is good to have you back on the blog.
ReplyDeleteRev. Paul,
DeleteThank you my friend, it's good to be back. I need to get over to everyone's blog to read and comment. I hope things have calmed down there in Alaska with the after shocks.
Welcome back, you were missed but of course we all understood. Gosh, I'm 53 as well. I can't even imagine how hard this has been. use know that many blog friends have been wishing you and the family well.
ReplyDeleteWill look forward to seeing the changes at your homestead.
1st Man,
DeleteIt's still hard on use losing Kim. I hear you on the age, I'm 56.....having a death like this makes you start to think about your own mortality.
It's amazing to have so many supportive friends, we so appreciate it.
I'm glad there was some happy with the sad, Sandy. I am so sorry about the loss of your sister. I know you have a close family and I'm glad you have each other for comfort and strength. I get you on the instructions for these things! Those portable garage units are so handy to have. I am looking forward to finding out what you all have been up to - and so happy you are back! xo
ReplyDeleteSusan,
DeleteIve type out my response to you,Leigh, and DFW 3 times. Blogger keeps dropping me off. I'm going to make another attempt😀
We did have some happy time, getting to visit our new grand daughter, and being there to watch our daughter marry an amazing guy. I can't wait to share with y'all the changes we made along with the barn addition.
Hugs, and love to you and your furbies.
Sandy! So wonderful to have you back on your blog again. It was terribly sad news to hear about your sister, but now some truly good news about about your daughter.
ReplyDeleteOh my, your comment about the lousy garage directions points to a huge problem these days! Seems like no one can write good directions! If it isn't a poor quality computer translation, it's because they tried to fit ten different languages on the instructions so that there isn't enough room to tell you anything! Well done on conquering!
Leigh,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. The instructions in all languages for this portable garage were terrible. I don't really think the manufacture of the garage really put any effort in trying to provide appropriate instructions because it would take time, and money. Typical in the throw away world we live in today.
Hugs, and love to you and Dan
So good to have you back! Looking forward to 'visiting' you here again.
ReplyDeleteDFW,
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's good to be back. Look forward in seeing you😊