It is finished. Not to copy the last words of our Lord, but it does fit this situation.
There were too many long stretches of time lapse during this project, but now, I can say the foyer is complete and I'm happy with the results. It's certainly not a perfect job, but I can say I did every bit of it by myself - so no one else is to blame for the imperfections.
I did learn some things that will help with any possible future wallpaper removal and painting projects down the road. So I guess as long as I learned some things, and am happy with the current results, that's what is important for now. [For other novice painters, I did learn that the color can be different from regular paint and when using the paint and primer in one.]
We no longer have to turn on the foyer light when someone comes to the door - it is light and cheerful and the sunlight through the window in the door bounces off the new wall color (Sherwin Williams "Pale Artichoke"). Before, the dark wine color absorbed the light and make it almost cave-like. Welcome light!
Spring is finally approaching! The weather this weekend was glorious and the azaleas, dogwoods and other beautiful blossoms in nature are blooming! The time moved forward so daylight will last a bit longer -- just loving these mild temperatures too.
Along with Spring, we are anticipating the arrival of our first grandchild -- a granddaughter, Lady V. We learned last week that our children will become parents to a baby girl and we couldn't be happier. Her name will be revealed at her birth, to those outside the immediate family, but we are currently referring to her, as above, as our "Lady V" -- Charlie started that precious name, but it will probably stick as a term of endearment in her future.
Looking forward to the Spring and Summer - the difficult (putting Carl's family home on the market to sell, taxes, finalizing the past), and then enjoying watching our grandbaby grow in her mommy's tummy. The rest is just logistics and necessary details that will be dealt with. God is good and has provided for us throughout it all.
Have a blessed week!
P.S. My DIY project is still in flux, but hopefully will be completed this coming weekend; our church's Ladies Retreat this past weekend was a wonderful experience with Cindy Colley of Huntsville, Alabama; Carl re-connected with some old buddies this past weekend; we are blessed with lots of good family and friends...life is good.
