Tuesday SOL - 1/8/13 - OLW - Grateful


We were traveling the last two Tuesdays and I didn't get to write, so I thought I'd share my OLW this week.    During the month of November, I made a list of 30 things that I was thankful for and so the word Grateful seemed appropriate to continue for my 2013 OLW.

This week, I'm grateful for my husband's carpentry abilities.  He had created many things for me and for the kids.  During December he built a cabinet that holds our granddaughters' train top that they received from Santa.  He managed to put it all together in only a few weeks time and even though he said it wasn't his "best" work, he did a great job and the girls (along with Mommy & Daddy) were delighted.  It will be a cabinet that will last long after the train phase has worn off.

Not only did he complete the train cabinet, but also finished a buffet table with wine rack for our son and his fiance.  Now if I could only get him to finish the top shelves of my buffet table....

Carpentry is not his main vocation, but he does an excellent job in whatever we request.  And for this, I am most grateful.  So thank you, Hon - you're the best!



Comments

  1. MichelleJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Aw, Dad must be awfully excited to be the subject of your slice! :) The girls LOVE their train table. And, yes, he did an amazing job! Painted and all! We all love it and it is utilized every day.

    The girls say, "Thanks Grandpa! We love you! Squeeze!"

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  2. Linda BJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    What a great talent, and I love the pic of the cabinet/train for the granddaughters. It's so great to have a hobby like that. I can see that you are "grateful", Judy. It'll be interesting to see how the word travels with you throughout the year!

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  3. elsieJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    That is an awesome train table! What a talent! Glad you are back, I've been wondering what you've been up to these past Tuesdays.

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  4. JaanaJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Great word for the new year!

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  5. Deb DayJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Love your word and the story of your husband. What a talent!

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  6. drferreriblogspot.comJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    The love shines through your post and your story of you husband whose gifts will shine well beyond the current year! I love the train table and IF I had grandkids, I would want one for them!

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  7. Terje January 9, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I have found that the self-made furniture has such warmth in it. Certainly very worth being greateful - for the objects, work and talent. Your OLW is also filled with warmth.

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  8. StaceyJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    LOOKS GREAT!

    My daughter loves trains. I've been thinking about getting her some kind of train track and trains for the house. Any tips? (My husband isn't going to be building it so I need a buy it option.)

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