Gratefulness

Presently, I have 4 adult children and 4 partners of children...each of which I am extemely grateful for. Of those 8 people, 5 of them are in the house right now. 

What started out as 880 sq ft house with 2 tiny bedrooms and an ugly bathroom with a sinking tub is now a whopping 980 sq ft house with 2 lovely working bathrooms PLUS a nearly completely converted garage / laundry room / 1/2 bath. Eventually that garage with be equipped with a kitchenette and an abundance of closet space (which the house lacks) and might possibly be a revenue stream in our retirement (if needed). 

We've talked about augmenting current income through AirBNB but it's just talk at this point. When completed, the garage (which we have named The Nest) has some great benefits. We will have a large, fully insulated room which will be far more comfortable, summer or winter, to sit, read, listen to music and for me to work. The biggest bonus will be the ability to welcome and comfortably house guests. Our house is 100 years old, equipped with a single ancient wall heater, and is without a speck of insulation...too hot and too cold. The climate here is not harsh but it can get pretty chilly. 

Some of my kids are home now, out in The Nest, and I am grateful beyond words today.

Comments

  1. anne marie in phillyNovember 25, 2020 at 9:46 AM

    have a nice holiday with your family, linda! just be safe, ok?

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  2. BillNovember 25, 2020 at 12:14 PM

    Have a great time with your family. Stay safe, it's crazy out there.

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 25, 2020 at 1:45 PM

    Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  4. My life so farNovember 25, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe.

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  5. DebbyNovember 25, 2020 at 7:45 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving. The fact that you can see your blessings in the midst of this bleak year is a powerful testimony to your own spunk and spirit.

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  6. Marie SmithNovember 26, 2020 at 5:07 AM

    How wonderful to be able to enjoy time with family this Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

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  7. MarthaNovember 26, 2020 at 7:35 AM

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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