We had thought to finish most of the kitchen before the holidays. Included in the plans was moving the propane stove out of the dark corner. After disconnecting 
the propane lines and moving the stove away from the wall, we found that wall and flooring was also in awful condition. So, Jim patched and filled in the holes in the wall and put in cement on the floor. Now we wait for everything to dry.
My Mom also came out to visit for Christmas, so we enlisted her help in priming a few walls in the bedroom. The walls were a dark brick red with black ceiling and black floor — depressing! So, focusing on two walls that don’t require much attention other than painting, Mom and I accomplished great feats! Jim fired up the spray painter and we’ve discovered Mom loved that gizmo!
After these accomplishments, we decided to let the house rest so we could enjoy Mom’s company to go shopping, watching movies, story telling, cooking and laughing. Mom made some of her infamous Apple Bread and Death by Chocolate Cake. Jim ate so much cake he made himself sick, but that hasn’t stopped any of us from appreciating Mom’s culinary delights!
I absolutely hated to see Mom leave to go home, but we plan on making a trip this year to see her. So, I guess a temporary separation isn’t too bad.
LeeFran Homestead 