my first blog

At the STRONG encouragement of my dear cousin-in-laws I have created my first blog. I do not need anything else in my life that will distract me from getting my work done because I am an extremely talented procrastinator.  However, I am hopeful that my reflections on this blog will enhance, not only my relationships with distant, dear relatives, but my ability to be a reflective counselor-in-training. 

Yesterday it dawned on me what an incredibly huge responsibility a counselor holds in the therapeutic relationship.  Brought me to my knees. I know I will not be able to do this work without divine assistance, and I am thankful for that.  

I am also thankful to have a fabulous kitchen renovation in progress! A great chance to use my creative talents and someone else's labor! I've included some before pictures of the kitchen and will post more as we make progress.  The plan is to refinish the cabinets (linen base color with umber glaze creating an antiqued look - similar to Norma and Steve's), replace the countertops with granite, update the lighting, update the appliances (black), put in hardwoods throughout the downstairs (right now only the front formal rooms have hardwoods) and refinish the existing hardwoods to match the new.  

We started with the cabinets.  They are about 80% through with the refinishing process and I am having fun picking out new hardware! I'll post pictures of the cabinets when they're done!

Suggestions welcome! 

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