Thursday, December 30, 2021

December 30

Only two more days left of this year. It seems everyone I talk to can’t wait for 2021 to be over. I know there’s been a lot of not great things happen this year, but we’ve had a lot of good things too and I’m trying to count my blessings instead of lingering on the bad. We’ve gained a new daughter-in-law and granddaughter on the way. We moved closer to family and were able to spend Christmas and Thanksgiving with most of them for the first time in years. We rekindled old friendships, while trying to keep up with the ones we left behind in Washington.

I found new places to donate my charity knitting to and so far, we are all healthy. I have my wonderful husband of almost 44 years with me 24 hours a day now and I’m loving it. Since he’s been working from home, we have been enjoying each other‘s company so much. I think retirement will be fun!

So far it’s still the four people in Brad‘s family who have tested positive for Covid from Christmas Eve. His parents and none of the three of them have gotten sick. They are quarantining though and staying away from everyone. Mom seems to be doing just fine, although she did get tested yesterday. I don’t think we have anything to worry about there.

And I took my shower in our new bathroom this morning! We wanted to make sure everything worked and there were no leaks. I have some photos for you.











“The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”  Psalm 27:1

Blessings and love,
Betsy 

17 comments:

  1. Dear Queen, I love those new closet doors in your bathroom with the mirrors on the top half. Your home is looking good and really sparkling. Be well and Happy New Year.

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  2. It's amazing! I just love it. First, so new and so clean. And second - it is just beautiful!!!!

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  3. I'm with you. I'd rather focus on the good. Like you, we've had a fair amount of it this year. The ongoing pandemic is mostly just background noise. Life goes on and we go with it.

    Your renos are looking great!!!

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  4. Your bathroom looks great! Nice that it is finished. I, too, prefer to focus on the good/positive. I don't ignore the bad/negative...but I don't let it control or overwhelm me. Hope everyone stays healthy Betsy!!

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  5. Beautiful! Happy New Year to you!

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  6. Your new bathroom looks lovely! I'll bet you are so glad to have that project finished. I am trying to count our 2021 blessings as well. It serves no purpose to dwell on unpleasant things that we have no control over. Happy New Year!

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  7. Isn't it great to use the results of a remodel? Your laundry room looks a bit like ours only much, much newer!

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  8. Betsy I adore the f1oor! and you
    I had to change my site . Hopefu11y this is it: https://knittinggenes.blogspot.com

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  9. Your bathroom is fabulous! When we did our bathroom a few years ago it freaked me out and I couldn't use it for ages. It was so clean and shiny and I wanted it to stay that way forever. It looks well worn in right now because it's been the makeshift kitchen for ages.

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  10. Nice new bathroom. Enjoy!! I just fell asleep on recliner after work today. Megan woke me up. She's making dinner and I'll be up soon. Busy work at Panera this week which is good. Good over bad is always good. We've made it through another year and God will continue to be with us in our hearts and minds. ....Becky

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  11. Beautiful bathroom!! So glad for you that it is done!

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  12. Your new home is beautiful. Enjoy!

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  13. Betsy I love your blog. You are such a sweet kind sincere person. I saw a comment you left on Sam's blog about chipped beef we have been substituting Carl Buddigs lunch meat with success, just a suggestion that you might want to look in to.

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  14. New Year with a new bathroom! It looks smashing and I am sure you are pleased with it. Everything so shiny and new :-). I admit that I do try to focus on the positive side of things but it isn't easy at times and the alarming news reports do not help. The government is talking about delaying the children's return to school again...sigh! Keep well and a very happy new year dear blog friend. Amanda x

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  15. Oh, your new bathroom is just gorgeous! So, so pretty! I know you are so happy this is behind you.

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  16. Wow--so beautiful to see the changes and the good jobs done!

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