2021 in Summary

As I looked over the past year on my blog I realized that quite a bit happened in 2021. 

It began with me reclaiming my life from the Pandemic. Luckily, living in Texas, life returned pretty close to normal with the exception of Chuck having to wear a mask at work, and me having to wear a mask to doctor’s appointments. 

I returned to my in-person WW meetings, but was sad to find that most members never returned. Luckily, my friend Carol and I were able to continue our after meeting lunches. It felt good to be around people again. 

We began building our house at the beginning of the year with the foundation going in at the end of 2020. Each Saturday Chuck and I would drive to DeLeon to check on the week’s progress. We were excited to write scripture verses on the framing before the sheet rock went up.

From start to finish, not including the construction loan process, it took nine months to build the house. And just like expecting a baby nine months can go by pretty slowly. 

In the month of March I had an unexpected set back with a sprained ankle that happened while unloading groceries out of the car. It took a good two months to get back to normal, but I still had to baby it to some degree for several more months. 

You never realize how quickly things can go awry, and how much you depend on being able to get around independently. 

In the spring I continued to travel to Comanche to homeschool the older grandson, and to make it possible for Brittany to return to work two days a week. I also picked up her groceries on the way into town which also helped lighten her load. 

I never realized how much I would enjoy watching the boys. We became much closer, and both the boys and I looked forward to seeing each other each week. 

We found out that Brittany was expecting another boy, and attended a lovely shower hosted by her Comanche friends. Two days after we moved into our house the little guy was born, and he has been a blessing ever since. 

In June we put our Euless home on the market, and it sold within two days for well over the asking price. Praise God! Trying to coordinate the closing on two homes became a logistic challenge for me, and I found myself quite overwhelmed taking care of all the details.

 

Add into the mix acquiring an apartment, and shopping for furniture from IKEA soon after moving into the house it became a juggling match with balls falling willy nilly all over the place. 

It didn’t help matters much that I had gotten off my hormone replacement medication, and was literally running on empty. I was watching the boys two days, and running to Las Colinas mid week, trying to manage two households, and was failing miserably. 

Over time with Chuck’s help I was able to adjust my schedule, acquire a new doctor, and get my health back on track. What seemed to be a daily struggle has transitioned into a much better situation, and I’m loving watching the two younger grandsons each week. 

Chuck and I are attending a new church where we have met several new people. We both have attended separate Bible Studies, and have had dinner with three lovely new couples. 

Chuck was able to get a new riding lawn mower, tractor, and several power tools which has allowed him to take care of our property. Because of him the Rocking H is looking great!

It’s definitely been a year full of blessings with the birth of our new grandson, moving into our dream home just down the road from Brittany and Will, to even our beloved Tuffy fully recovering from being shot and missing for a week. (What kind of person shoots a cat?)

I’ve been able to meet my sisters, my YeeHaw friends, my friend Carole, and explore the surrounding community with Chuck. We even were able to meet Chuck’s aunt and uncle for lunch. 

2021 definitely had its challenges, but thanks to the grace of God we have all remained healthy, and are full of plans for the coming year.