The rest of the day has been spent picking things from the garden, working around the house, trying to use things up and just breathing.
I think I might need more of those types of just breathing days. Taking things a bit slower, working on just a few projects, and spending time with God.
On the way back from the village graveyard in the place Harvey grew up, and all our children were baptized by the same priest, Harvey said that next year we should work on house maintenance. I quite agree. The siding on our home is very faded and has a few broken areas. We can save the old siding and give it to Kris to use on his garage. There is painting to be done both inside and out, and the deck needs to be either painted or stained, or better yet tiled with small squares of wood that lock together and have spaces to drain water. I know there are windows that need painting in the basement and the kitchen window needs that as well. This is mostly because of the odd window shapes.
I will still work on saving on groceries to try and pay off the range purchase. It didn't work last month, but with the garden producing and my foraging of fruit I should be able to save on groceries this month. At least I hope to do that. So keep your fingers crossed for me.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Hi Jackie, wow, you have been productive! I will keep you in my thoughts as far as saving on groceries this month! And thank you so much for your kind comment on my Thursday blog post! Autumn is the best time to visit Montreal, as we have such beautiful and dramatic colours of the leaves, and the air is fresher and crisp. :) I hope you enjoy your trip here and to the other places you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry to read that you’d lost a daughter. That is never easy.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike regarding house maintenance. I’m in Fl. watching/helping look after my youngest grandson while my husband is in Michigan painting most of the rooms in the house. We have just five rooms. One wall at a time is the plan. My garden is producing so my husband is giving it away until i get back to process. If i do this next year, i’ll have to rethink my timing.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Home maintenance is something we need to work on here in the next year as well.
ReplyDeleteAwe I’m glad you were able to visit your daughter’s grave and yes so very necessary.
ReplyDeleteWe were able to get a lot of outside work done but gosh darn, we still have more to do. That’s home ownership. If you want to keep the house maintained it’s always something. Frankly I don’t think it will ever be done.
The only thing we’re paying on are the gutters and leaf guards- 0 interest but I hope to knock it out sometime next year. I detest having a credit balance of any kind - always makes me nervous.
My budget is taking a big hit this month. UGH. But hopefully, September will be more on track.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower, but prayers for your daughter and you. I can't imagine losing my child. my cousin lost hers 5 years ago and is still reeling. something you never get over.
I need to go to the national cemetary here, and visit my parents. Hugs
House maintenance is so constant isn't it?
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you, how difficult and painful it must be to lose your beloved daughter. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI had tears in my eyes when I read what you wrote and I echo Jenny's remarks there...I hope there was some comfort in being able to visit the grave.
ReplyDeleteYes, house maintenance never ends...there is always something. Take Care, J
I'm glad you got to go visit your daughter's grave. I've been much better at visiting my parents' grave when I go up north recently. I always try to take some flowers. I enjoy going and tidying up and having a little chat to them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your daughter but it's lovely that you can pay tribute to her by being able to visit her grave.
ReplyDeleteThat's one thing about owning your own home - there's always some sort of maintenence that's necessary.