Living in the mountains has made construction of a new home challenging. When My FIL went to lay the foundation for our home he had to blast out a lot of rock. In one corner he ran into bedrock. After six sticks of dynamite he gave in and just built on top of it. The result is the waterfall in the entry room. The sound of the water falling is almost deafening. We put in fountains to give us water circulation so we do not run the waterfall often. It is still a nice water feature. I added the plants and lights (like the blue one on the left). This is what you see when you walk into our front door.
Our neighbor, Pavel, is hosting Friday Afternoon Club today. Looks like I had better find a nice bottle of red wine and some snacks. We will welcome Jennie and Mike, who have arrived in Sunshine for their stay at their summer house. For those of you who are not familiar with FAC, it's a Friday after work (or school) party. Friends (in our case the whole neighborhood) get together for a social gathering. You only need to bring some food and beverage and a good attitude. It should be a fun evening.
We had a visit from Hospice today. Audie, my MIL, is pretty much confined to her bed, although she can still walk with help. Hospice has delivered a hospital bed and all of the accessories. We have moved the bedrooms around and she is in the room across from ours. With a baby monitor, we can hear her call when she needs us. As hard as things are right now, she is in good spirits. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
David
16 comments:
OMG! The pic is magnificient! I love it!!! So beautiful, I know your home must be lovely. :)
Such a sweet SIL you are dear, God bless you for that!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, my prayers are with Audie, & all of you during this time.
Have a great evening at Paul's. :)
Blesings & hugs,
Sugar
Wow, this is beautiful! Yeah, we had a huge aquarium in our house once. My husband built it using a door frame as a guide, so you get an idea of how big it was. Lined with rubber liner. Kept some smaller to medium size koi in it. For about a year it lasted. It was more like an indoor pond than an aquarium. There was a water fountain in the middle of it that sprayed water continuously... not much, but man, what a lot of noise. It always sounded like we were frying eggs in the kitchen. It helped aerate the water, which is why he kept the fountain going. When he dismantled it and put the fish in our outdoor pond, I never once missed the noise of that running water. Had it been a gentler sound, barely audible, perhaps I wouldn't have minded it. Yes I understand about how loud it can be... still, yours is aesthetically pleasing. Ourslooked like a large wooden box! You are quite the interior designer, David. Bea
David, that is gorgeous !!!! Wow. you actually live there?
NICE
Ellen
our prayers are with you and your MIL I understand how it is as my Mother went through the same.... God Bless you all. Your entry to your house is beautiful... take more pictures :) Sandra
I like the waterfall, David. I bet you don't see many of those in other houses you visit. Enjoy the Friday afternoon club; sounds like a wonderful tradition. Praying for peace for your MIL and your household and comfort during this time.
betty
Hi David !!!!!!!!!
Here I am !!!!!!!! This view inside your house is amazing. If I were living in your neck of the woods I would certainly join the Friday Afternoon Club it sounds delightful. I'm sorry to hear about Audie please tell her she will be in my thoughts. Thanks for sharing this you are a very interesting person. Its nice getting to know you. Please tell everyone in your Friday Afternoon Club that a woman in Georgia says hello. Take care David. Byyyyyyye for now.
ooo thats nice looking! :)
Nice a waterfall:) praying for Audie and all of you. Hope you had fun at Pavels. I miss the rain its too hot!!!
Deb
this is lovely
OMG that waterefall is beautiful! As for your Mil I'm glad she is in good spirits and continues to be in my prayers Vicky
Praying for Audie.
The waterfall is gorgeous...wish I had one...
be well,
Dawn
Goodness, David, if that isn't the most beautiful entryway I've ever seen. What a lovely thing to greet you as you walk in the door. I pray that your MIL is comfortable and painfree. It has to be so difficult to experience this. Chris
My best to your family. Glad you MIL's spirits are staying up. This has to be a hard time for all of you.
Lori
That looks amazing. I love bringing the outdoors inside, and that is the best I've seen. Your pics from Oregon are awesome...I have always wanted to take a road trip to Oregon. Dixie is now undecided on going to school in Colorado...she is having some second thoughts...I am growing new grey hair...grrrrrrr. I want her to be sure. Keep ya posted. Take care,
Dwana
I love your house....... mother nature and man's world live contenly side by side. Cancer changes everything doesn't it? I haven't cried for myself yet, I cry for the people that my newly discovered cancer is affecting. I'm just too mad to cry for myself just yet.
Love your entryway in your home. I would love to visit your State. Maybe some day. Take care.
God Bless, Liz in VA.
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