Hey guys....had a fantastic day today!!!!! I got mama & daddy settled with a good breakfast...ran home to find Bill putting the first coat of paint in the bathroom ( he never told me he could paint!!!!! lol lol) Just as I was giving him a big ol hug for such a sweet surprise...baby girl Jen & little Sofie drove up....we three went to town to pick up some more paint and some odds & ends I needed for the house....Ohhhhhhhh it felt so good to be out..it has been so long....They have Christmas stuff up everywhere!!! I literally had a joyful moment and cried in Lowes when I saw some old timey looking bubble lights....it don't take much to make me happy! lol
You see the pics....that is just fabric slung over a tension rod...no sewing...no stitch witch hems...no nothing!!!! I took a little berry vine and made the top swag alittle....I am gonna make little swags to match on the side windows...seriously...left the fabric folded just like it was from the store and cut the width I needed to make it full and slid the tension rod right under the fold...that automatically made it the length I needed and that was what I worked with....
When I was staying with mama while daddy was in the hospital...I drew a picture of what I wanted the bay window area to look like...it turned out better than the picture! Slowly but surely I am adding my furniture in there....I will find all my treasures one day! lol But seeing it come to life and reflect who I am.....well let's just say I had another moment and was so overcome with emotion it took awhile to dry my eyes...This old house has been neglected for many a year and needs alot of work...but I can truly say I am so happy here and have such a peace just being here...I will gladly 'love' it and care for it as long as the Lord lets me call it home. I am thankful for this new page in this new chapter of my life...it has alot more smiles and laughter....it is one of the hardest things in life to see your parents aging and to become frail...the ones you always leaned on...the ones you always ran to and could always rely on them being there for you...to pick you up when life had knocked you down...they were like mighty oaks and in your eyes they were invincable...but time waits on no man...and you turn around and life has went by...now you step into a new role..one where things are starting to reverse...it is scarey and you want to run and you pray it is a bad dream and you will wake up...but you know better....so you take a deep breath and you ask God for more wisdom and mercy and you hope and pray that you can be just half the mighty oak for them that they have always been for you......Have a great weekend you guys....take time to give thanks for your family....if you have been blessed to love and be loved then you are blessed indeed...love you guys!!!! ~Picket~ ♥♥♥
37 lil sweet taters came by...:
Dot you are a wise woman! Make that house your home and take care of your mom and dad.
I can certainly tell Picket lives there now! It's a rough road with your parents right now. I went through it and I totally empathize with what you have to carry.
It is indeed a tough row to hoe,hang in there.
I'm glad your home is coming together piece by piece. I don't know what it's like for the role of parents and daughter to reverse, but I can imagine it's a hard thing to deal with. I'll be praying for you.
It's loooking so nice,,just like I knew it would..I hope things continue to inprove.
Many Blessing's
ANN
I love it! Now would you come to my house and help me figure out my big tall windows?? I love the Home sign. It looks really nice.
Carey
Love your house. It looks so nice. I am tears now, every single post that you made talking about your parents, put tears in my eyes. I missed my parents so much, both past away and you are so lucky to be with yours now. Blessing to your family. Hope your parents will be better soon.
Oh, Dot, it looks great. I love that sign. I want one for my way outside. Anyway, I am glad your parents are doing better and you are amazing!!!
Wow..those photos are cool Picket,it does like you I must say...glad you are getting settled...I know it would be alot of work to start over,but it must be kinda fun right??? Anyway just wanted to say hi,talk to you soon!0x0xx00x
Hi Dot! I am so glad things are falling into place in your new home in this new season of your life. I hope that that peace of mind continues!! I am dealing with the same types of things with my folks right now and it is very hard. Mom reads my blog at times so I don't mention much because I don't want her reading about herself that way so not many of my bloggey friends even know what it going on. Indeed we are becoming the parents in many ways. Just know that you aren't alone in this journey!
Oh Picket Mom, the window area looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! I still don't understand exactly how you draped that fabric with no sewing and got it to look so perfect though.
It's so fun taking these baby steps in decorating with you!
You ARE a mighty oak!
Justine :o )
I have to tell you, everytime I get online and see you have a new post I get a smile on my face. So glad things going so well for you! Also, since you are settled, please send me an email with your new address, I need to send you what I need to send you! Thanks Dot, have a great day! Sue
Dot, you always say things, and I find myself nodding my head and replying, "Amen." I just want to reach through the computer and give you a big hug... but my words will have to suffice for now.
I'm home this morning trying to rest some, and I decided to go to church on the internet. I know my body, and when it tells me to slow down, I listen. Particularly at this age! ;-)
I love what you did to the house, and I can't believe you swagged those windows to look like that. I thought they were sewn! Looks great! And your home really is coming together. You'll get there, and soon it will be as cozy and as warm as you are. It couldn't help but be that way, even with boxes stacked because you are the light in that house, Dot. You and the Lord. :-)
Love to you and yours...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Dot, you are certainly putting the "Picket" touch to your new home. I'm so glad to read your folks are doing much better. I can so relate about taking on a roll of being the care giver for someone you love. With my Bill being much older than I am, I too have stepped into the roll of taking care of some one older and frail. Days are full of surprises around here. Many many prayers and hugs sent your way...~lynne~
Your bay window looks perfect!
Peggy
Dot, that is so true! And all the while that my Daddy was ill, I kept praying for patience and wisdom - two things I'm sadly lacking without God's help! Now he is gone and in heaven having a high old time with family and friends who were waiting there for him, and Mama is learning to make a new, very different life for herself.
This past week my hubby and I took Mama on a week long camping trip to Savannah, GA where I made new memories with her. I hate that Daddy is gone, and miss him like crazy, but am so glad that he is no longer hurting and we are no longer having to worry about him!
We took Mama to The Lady and Sons (Paula Deen's restaurant) and met Jamie and Bobby Deen and I have a picture of the two of them, Mama and me together. It made her trip, and I'll be able to cherish that memory long after she, too, is gone.
I'm so glad you are having time now to work in your own home and spend time doing what you love! Blessings sweetie! Becky G.
You have described perfectly my heart. I have watched my Mother struggle this summer...for the first time.
They are now in florida for the winter and I miss her so much...and pray she is okay. Dianntha
love the curtains..can you do a tutorial on these.I love how your Home is coming along..have a wonderful sunday.:)
So glad you are enjoying your new home and being close to your parents. Trust me when I say that you are more of the rarity.
Enjoy whatever time the Lord gives you with them....
Amen! Been there and doing that too, where the parents are concerned. I miss my Mama so much, but I know she would want me to take care of Daddy as best I can. So that's what I'm doing. I'm thankful for every minute I have left with him.
It is a rough time in your life, I know. But continue to find joy in every day, and you will be blessed. I enjoy seeing little bits of your new home. Sally
Hi Dear Picket! Oh, I just love how your window looks! It's beginning to look like Picket lives here.
God bless you for caring for your folks like you do. I know what you mean...somehow I have become the mother to my mother! She relies on me so much and sometimes I don't feel I do enough.
Glad you're settling in to your home and glad to hearing you're so happy.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Dot! Glad to see you are doing well and "Home" at last!! I can totally relate to what you said about our aging parents! I just keep holding my breath and praying they keep their health since I am so far away! I know the relief you feel moving a few doors away! I cry many nights because I can't be there right now and cherish my almost daily phone calls! You made the right decision moving and will be thankful the rest of your life for doing it! Best Wishes Dear - Sincerely, Jeannette
it looks really good. you're a sweet lady taking care of people you love!
Hi Dot!
How are ya girl?? You've been so busy haven't you? You are so sweet to be taking such good care of your Mama & Daddy! Your new home is really coming along. I love the paint you have on the walls. All of your pretties are going to look grand!!
Blessings & love to you & yours!
Sherry
Wish your Cracker Barrel wasn't to far away LOL
Hi Dot, You did a wonderful job on your window treatments! The top valance looks like a custom job! Can't get over how you got it to drape and pleat so nicely, and it is no sew! The berry piece compliments it so well!
I can understand your situation a little with your parents. I watched my grandmother go through that and helped my mom with her. Your parent's are so blessed to have you nearby and to care for them! And I know you are so blessed to still have them in any capacity. Isn't it amazing, how in God's timing, you moved to be closer to them! I'm so glad for you all!
Your home is coming together so nicely! You have such a gift, making your home cozy and inviting, yet very beautiful! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
I only wish I had my parents. My Mom has been gone 32 years and my Dad, 18 years. So enjoy and cherish each moment. You will never regret it.
Love,
Betty in Oklahoma
Hi Picket, I know you don't accept awards anymore but wanted to give you an Atta-Girl this morning! I mentioned you on my blog as a Kreative Blogger! Come by GrannyMountain for a visit.
Joy C.
I know exactly what you are saying and have stood in the exact same place - you'll never be sorry.
Everything looks so pretty in your new place Picket! I love seeing the transformation you have made in the kitchen, on the walls and the color is perfect...I like that it is lighter...worked out perfect with the Valspar. I love that creamy yellow color in your living room too...everything is coming together wonderfully. You really know how to make a house a home...I can see your sweet decorating touches all over the place! I'm so happy for you...that you are able to be close to your parents to help them. You are a mighty oak my friend. I believe you have followed the path God has layed for you...and you are gonna be nothing but blessed along the way....Talk to you again soon....hope you have a wonderful week!
Big Hugs,
Queenie
You're the sweetest tater of all times, girl! Your little home is showing it's getting loved as well as all who you touch!
What a delightful blog, love your home, Tracy had a link to yours...
and I certainly felt that...I am all about decorating too with dolls...lol
So Dot, I will be dropping by often...
God Speed...
Madame Samm
http://sewdollswhosnext.blogspot.com
Hello Ms. Dot!
I've been away from Oregon since October 30th and it feels great to read my favorite blogs again. Your home and your words are reflections of the warm and wonderful person you are.
Love the window treatment!!!
Picket, you are so creative! Here I am planning and pricing out draperies, and you just go pip-pip, and you've got good looking window treatments! Amazing. I wish we lived closer, 'cause you sure could teach me.
I went through it and I totally empathize with what you have to carry.
Work from home India
Girl, you must know I love you. You have such a special way of bringing love into your home and our lives.
It is hard to watch your parents age. I feel like my mother has changed so much in the last couple of years - especially since breaking her shoulder in March.
Good morning Dot, thank you for your visit yesterday. I loved hearing from you. I pray all is well with you and your mom and dad.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs xoxo, Jeanne
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