Mom and Christy let me take pictures of some of the more settled spaces.
The metal chickens on the wall above the sink make them both very happy. They are old, family chickens.
This turtle spoon holder has been around forever too. If you look close in the top photo you'll see him on the left side of the sink. I don't think they put dirty spoons on him any more – he just stands watch over the counter.
Christy's bedroom is about unpacked. Having some pictures on the wall makes it feel like home. And she's using a quilt I gave her many years ago on her bed. It's from way back in the day when I was still hand quilting!
And mom has her sewing machine set up in the office. I learned to sew on that machine and she gave it to for several years. I pieced on it until I started machine quilting. This is not the original cabinet. It wore out. This is a cabinet to an older Singer that I refinished years ago.
Do you see the tin to the left of the sewing machine. That's mom's button box. I can remember playing with the buttons from that box when I was a bitty girl. It's funny the things that are most important – the chickens, the turtle, the button box – those are some of the things that spell home.
In other news, Christy fell over the weekend and probably broke some more of her hand. The last time this happened, just a few weeks ago, she went to the ER and ended up in a splint until later in the week when she could get in to the doctor. This time she opted to forget the ER (too expensive, too much poking, too awful when you feel bad) and I splinted it. To say it hurts is an understatement (not from the splint, she says mine was better than the last one). This morning I'm trying to get her in to see a hand doctor, before or after dialysis. She has surgery on something else tomorrow – unless the broken hand prevents it. That would be bad too. It would be so nice if my sister could catch a break.
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What a beautiful home you guys made for your Mom and Sister. They must be really happy there already.
I’d say the problem is that your sister is catching too many breaks!
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That’s too. Bad, just when things were settling in. Lots of positive thoughts headed to Sherman,TX.
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Thanks for the updates on the house. I have enjoyed seeing the progress. I know your Mom and sister will love being so close to you. I hope things get better for your sister.
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You and your family are amazing Becky! Most people couldn’t or wouldn’t do in a year what you have done in a month.
I hope you post before and after pictures side by side. The previous owner’s decorating were quite startling.
I ‘sew’ enjoyed watching the progress. A day without a comment from you is a day without sunshine.
Blessings to you and your family.
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I love having old family objects around me in a fairly contemporary kitchen. I have both my mom’s and my mother in law’s wooden spoons, mom’s multi colored pyrex mixing bowl set, and the “potato salad bowl”. (un?)fortunately, I found out it is really a very expensive #7 Fiesta mixing bowl, worth big bucks, and now I’m afraid to use it!
Your sisters broken hand is teaching me a lesson. I still have a few stress fractures in my hand from smashing garlic , of all things last year, but I am otherwise healthy, and shouldnt complain. I do hope your sisters health improves or that she at least has more good days than bad. Blessings to all of you.
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I have been (quietly) watching and reading as you’ve written about renovating your mother’s and sister’s house and am very impressed by all you’ve done – and in such a short time, too. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey.
I hope your sister heals fast and there won’t be any more breaks in the future.
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I, too, have been watching and reading the blog as you progressed in the home remodel. I am impressed with you and your husband’s energy levels! I have been having some medical problems that absolutely sap my strength and energy and I wish I were as energetic as you and he. I have a light at the end of the tunnel, however. I am an RN and I know how medical problems can affect your every waking hour. I hope you find a doctor for your sister. That is a problem in the US today: finding a doctor that is sympathetic, competent and available. It seems if you find one that is even two of the three, you are lucky (which shouldn’t be the way it is). God’s blessings on all of you. I hope your sister doesn’t catch too many breaks — seems like breaks are the last thing she needs. Here to some good luck for her.
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Thanks for sharing the photos of your mom and Christy’s new home. It was very interesting to watch the transformation in such a short period of time. I hope all is well with your sister — I went to a great hand surgeon in Houston, Dr. Mehlhoff. Too bad he isn’t in your area.
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I personally still want to see the picture of you and Steve sitting there visiting and enjoying a cool glass of tea. Then I will know the work is done. Poor Sis – new house, new space and getting her bearings. Hope all is well. Judy C in NC
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What a great job you have all done on the house. I think your sister and your mum will be very happy there. Glad your sister’s hand is being looked after . Enjoy your family being so near.
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Becky, your energy level amazes me–what’s your secret?
So sorry about your sister’s new injury. Hope she got in to a doctor & that it’s feeling better.
I love what you all have done with your mom & sister’s new abode–it looks great! They’re so lucky to have you, Steve & your boys as such willing helpers!
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I “like” you on Facebook. Would love these for my oldest boy!
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