Here are some of the highlights of the past week.
March came in like a lamb on Sunday, but Monday was more lion-like with pouring rain most of the day. Salt Lake City had the wettest day in over four months.
I had Monday off for a medical appointment. We were the first ones in the office Monday morning, and the waiting room was mostly empty. The appointment went well and we got some good, helpful information from our provider.
As soon as the appointment was over, we headed south to our new home because we were having furniture delivered from the great used furniture store that has great quality furniture at awesome prices.
Here is the love seat we bought. The wing-back chairs were purchased at a different thrift store a couple of years ago. The great thing about the love seat is that it is like new - used very little. We think that it was possibly in a waiting room at a law firm, since we have been told that such companies often donate furniture to this thrift store when they are redecorating. Also, the color of the love seat is very close to the color of the shelves on either side of the fireplace in this room.
Here is a picture of the bookshelves. You can see how similar the color is to the love seat.
We also got these great bookcases, which are very sturdy, high-quality and like-new. Again, we think that they must have come from a law firm. We got a total of five bookcases - these three and two more that is on the opposite wall in the basement family room.
We got the new quartz countertops and backsplash installed this week. We are so pleased with it!
We decided to get a 60/40 culinary sink. I've never had a sink like this before and I hope I like it. I know I LOVE the new faucet!
Last weekend, I posted our old dining room table for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A had some interested in it, but no one actually came to look at it until Thursday, when I got a message from a man who said he wanted to surprise his wife with it.
He came to our house Thursday afternoon, paid us full asking price, disassembled the table, put it in the trailer and took it home. This was a good quality dining room set, and we are happy that it went to a family that will appreciate it.
Meanwhile, we have a new dining room set at our new home, and we are eating on a card table until we move completely to the new place.
Friday night, after dinner, we loaded the car and went back to our new house. We traveled safely both there and back, and when we got home, we saw the new alert of this rollover crash. We missed being in the back up from this by just a few minutes, so we are grateful to God for safe travels.
Saturday was a bright and sunny, albeit chilly day. I went for a walk outside right after breakfast. It was a great way to start the day, and I am looking forward to more morning walks when I retire.
When we went to church Sunday morning, the sky was cloudy, but by the time our meetings were over, the sky was blue and sunny.
After our main worship service, we each attended the separate men's and women's meetings.
After church, we went to our new home. I worked on unpacking and organizing some of my books in my basement sewing, craft and book room.
Our Sunday dinner was crock pot chili, green salad, fruit and nine-grain bread. It was all very good. I love crock pot chili.
After dinner, I went out for a walk in the neighborhood. It was a beautiful evening. I'm not a huge fan of losing an hour due to Daylight Savings Time in the spring, but I do love being able to walk outside in the light after dinner.
After my walk, we watched this Bible archeology and history documentary - The Israel Dilemma. It is very interesting. This is the last video in this series. Charly and I have learned a lot about the Old Testament by watching it.
I ended the weekend by making reservations for a fall getaway for Charly and I to a couple of our favorite spots in Arizona. We are going to spend some time in Scottsdale and then go up to Sedona in the fall when the weather is cooler. It was a pleasure not to have to schedule our trips around school holidays. When I retire, my time will be my own, and we can travel whenever we want to!
Weekend Gratitude:
- Having our new counter tops, sink and faucet installed.
- Selling our old dining room set.
- Traveling safely to and from our new home.
- Getting a nice large bookcase to organize my books on.
- Hearing from the former husband of our oldest daughter.
- Having a nice visit with Joshua and hearing about how much he likes his new job, which he started last week.
- Scheduling a nice vacation getaway to Arizona this fall.
Praying For:
- Josh to have continued success on the new job.
- All of my children and grandchildren.
- Continued help with our move to our new home.
- Help in selling our current home.
Looking Forward To:
- Continuing and finishing our move.
- Attending a couple of retirement planning sessions this week.
- Enjoying more beautiful spring weather.
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by, now have a great week!
Until next time,
😊Deb💖
