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Friday, June 24, 2011

A SON'S UNEXPECTED GIFT....



After a long hiatus, which lasted from spring to summer,
I am back.



I am sorry for the long absence.
These nearly 3 months have been a whirlwind
and all things "computer" had to take a back seat.



As of yesterday, we are totally finished with the bathroom.
Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!

This remodel was fraught with so many unexpected things.

After 4 1/2 days the carpenter walked off the job,
leaving us stranded.

Thank God that our son is truly gifted with all things
concerning carpentry....and no, this is not his profession.

He jumped in and literally saved our sanity!!!!!!



Taking a look back at how the bathroom was,
shows just how much there was to do.

Oh, that "lovely" 1960 yellow......



The old sink sat on a fake wooden countertop.

By the way, only the cold water was working
in the end.



The plumber hard at work.



We had a very limited time frame.



Our son took over a job poorly done...
the insulation was all wrong,
the electric, sheetrock etc.

He worked so hard and got it done right.


Even the bathtub was set crooked,
so all the tile would have been set crooked too.





And the tile had a box of ten that turned gray after grouting.
I felt really bad for the tile man. That was a job, getting it out
and replaced. Another setback.



Here you can see it taking shape.



And then another setback.
Looks like a spotted hyena to me.
Oh, I was pulling my hair!

Peter worked hard and got it done, right down to the wire.
He gave up every free minute, and with two children
this was not easy.

Every time I walked into this bathroom, I saw him giving
so much of himself.

This is our guest bathroom and we were expecting my
brother and sister-in law from Germany.

As they were driving to us from the airport,
hubby and I were cleaning the tub and floor tiles.

But besides a few little things, we got it done.

Having my family here was fun and we enjoyed our
time together.
The time went by way too fast!
And this is the bathroom they got to enjoy!

















After they left, I had to get to my weed-
overgrown garden, and I am still at it.

A very cold and rainy spring did not help!

So instead of going on my computer in the evening,
I went to bed. Too tired to do anything else.
Now it is back to my old life.
And hopefully I will also get back to doll making and other projects.

I hope you enjoyed the "before" and "after"

Peter, I dedicate this post to you with thanks and gratitude.

Love you lot's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God bless,
Evi

14 comments:

  1. OMG! I love that bathroom!! Just jealous as all get out over here!!

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  2. It's beautiful...and you have a really special son, don't you?

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  3. Evi, I love it, what a wonderful bathroom....it turned out just perfect!!! Worth the wait and the hard work! I was just thinking of you, wondering how the summer was coming along....I know you had lots of company and were busy with this bathroom. So good to hear everything is okay and what a fabulous room!!!
    Hugs,
    Mags
    xxx

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  4. Glad your back! The bathroom is wonderful and you son did a great job. Sorry about the problems you had with the contractor, God was there to help your son. Take care of you.....Evi Hugs Mary

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  5. Oh Evi, it's absolutely beautiful. Your son did a fantastic job, I love every bit of it. Glad to see you back!

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  6. Dear Evi, -I smiled seing your name on my bloglist, so good to have you back blogging.
    And the bathroom, is just fantastic- such a wonderful gift from your son, to help you out.
    Evi I hope you are fine, and sends you warm summer hugs.
    xo,Dorthe

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  7. Wow! What a transformation Evi, I love it. Glad you are back. Yes those gardens sure to take front seat. I have been working on mine since April. Never ending. Now since Wed we have had rain and I try between bursts to weed the veg garden. As you know it's much easier after the rain.

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  8. Oh Evi!!! What an ordeal but I think in the end your son was the man for the job...WOW! It looks amazing and you must be so pleased!
    Now that is a son who deserves unlimited Sunday dinners whenever he wishes!
    Have a great weekend and again....WOW!
    Tina xo

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  9. What a wonderful new bathroom, I expect you still get a thrill everytime you walk into the room. Glad to have you back in blog land,

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  10. Evi, it is simply gorgeous..Congratulations. A job well done!

    xxx
    z

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  11. Welcome back Evi.
    Its SO good to see you back.
    The bathroom looks beautiful , what a talented son you have.

    Hugs and love to you.
    Diane.

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  12. Hi Evi. First, so glad you are posting again. I missed you! The bathroom is just gorgeous and your son is one gifted and graceous person! Thank goodness you had him to come to the rescue. I bet your brother and his wife loved it, too!!
    Annette

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  13. Evi
    So thrilled to have you back! The bathroom looks fabulous...thank God for our "little boys" :+)
    Busy Hands...Happy Hearts
    Patricia

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  14. So happy you stopped by. I am sorry to hear the contractor did not follow thru, but thank God fro your son. The love from our children is simply amazing..........he will be rewarded for being a good dad and son. I love the bathroom.....I can see my self sitting in the tub for hours........take care my dear friend. Hugs Mary

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