I feel like I have been holding my breath for almost a month. During the demo, Bob seemed to come down with the flu (the one they were calling "the flu that was not the flu", for some reason). He was finally so miserable that he went to the doctor and got shots and antibiotics and cough syrup, etc. We got the loan to fix things up and called my son-in-law to come and help, thinking we would be there to help him. The day after he got here, this is what we got:
After 3 weeks of numerous visits back and forth to her office, one visit to the cardiologist, and a visit to the urologist (who is planning to do another biopsy on March 1st), we ended up with Bob taking another trip in the ambulance to the ER. He spent from last Sunday until last night in the hospital, and we both know it is time to stop and smell the roses and enjoy each day as it comes. So some of the house will slow down, and the enjoyment of family and life will take the front seat.
Our son-in-law has been here for a few weeks, and has shouldered all of the demo, electrical, plumbing, etc. Bob was able to go over plans and ideas with him, and help purchase most of the supplies so far. A fast trip to Atlanta two days before the trip to the ER, reaped lots of gently-used cabinets, an over under oven and a dishwasher (Craig's list), plus a frig (from my son's store...a Sears 'scratch and dent/refurbished/discontinued' warehouse). Nice haul and it cost less than just the frig would have cost here; tho' the frig has a couple of dings in the one side, once it is in place no one will ever know. :)
The best part of the trip was that Grandpa Bob got to see our granddaughter...Sadie Noel...and I think they are in love...lol! I am envious, but I will get my turn!
Lots of pics to choose from, but here are a few I have selected to show you a part of the road to where we are now...
this was our 'warm room' in between working in the cold...we could huddle around the heater and take a break, as time went on, there was a bit more huddling than working. But we did get some work done...
a few boxes moved...
wallpaper down, rugs rolled up...
to TOTALLY steal a good line...while we tore out the cabinets, we found where the previous owners stashed their pot. (I know....groan)
my cabinets have arrived!!
the pile of old stuff is growing! time for some trips to the dump...
Eric and I got the frig inside, after a rough time getting it off the truck..
our new shower, just delivered
and now inside!
the tank-less hot water heater...hopefully will get not only a tax credit, but will save money :)
the tub is in, next comes the urinal for Bubba...
Bob taking a rest (where the wall is gone between the kitchen and dining room...so much more open now) after see what has been done and Bubba with my son-in-law at the back...while he crawled out from under the house for a quick break from working on the plumbing.
Well....that gets us a bit caught up. A lot has been done, but there is more to do. What an adventure! Bob has taken his meds and is in bed, and it is time for me to go as well.
I hope you are enjoying watching things change...we are!
