Comments on: A Healthy Perspective of an Imperfect Kitchen

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:58:04 +0000

So good Sandy! We have to come to a place that no matter where we are living, what our “kitchens” look like, we can find joy and love in them. We can have the most amazing kitchen and still be discontent and unhappy. I think it’s all a matter of our hearts. I love my “temporary” kitchen but find myself at times longing for my “real” kitchen in our next phase of building. But I have to realize that if my heart isn’t right, I will never be content no matter what Kitchen I’m functioning in.

By: Lauren@SimplyLKJ

Lauren@SimplyLKJ — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:53:20 +0000

I so enjoy reading your posts Sandy! You always seem to say what I need to hear at the moment. I can totally relate to this. There is always something bigger and better out there, we will never keep up, we need to be content with where we are and enjoy life rather than constantly pushing for something new. We have lived in our home for 20 years now, and we’ve made a lot of changes over the years. But, one thing remains constant…whether old or new we are truly blessed to have a place to call our own where we can enjoy our family and friends.

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:57:46 +0000

Wow – this is right on Sandy. Thanks for the reminder. I do have an imperfect kitchen, and I am serving Thanksgiving Dinner in it! It’ll be a blessing to have my parents here! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! ~Sally

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:14:25 +0000

Hi Sandy,

Just love this post. As I have shared with you in the past – we have an old house…and an old kitchen (remember my “unintentional vintage”! LOL!!!). Over the years, I have imagined how wonderful it would be to have a remodeled kitchen but the cost has always put such a project on the back burner – – – but I’m glad that it did because I have grown to love my kitchen so much and not worry about it’s dated style. It’s is really the heart of our home so all the nicks on the wall, stains in the tile grout, chips in the cabinets, and crumbs in the cracks hold the memories of many happy family times here.

Also – recently a friend of mine paid me a lovely compliment. I had posted a picture of a beautiful kitchen that I saw in an online add for a kitchen remodel. I stated that I loved the this kitchen. My friend posted back that she loved my kitchen! I was shocked. She commented on how she loved the colorful tile since it’s so rare to see tile anymore. That really put a smile on my face as it is my tile counters that are probably one of the most dated – err vintage – things in my kitchen. :-)

Have a great week.

Love,

Mary

By: teresa

teresa — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:47:19 +0000

I always get such a lift by visiting here. Your post rings so true.
Perfect or not- it is all about our attitudes- I think any kitchen is wonderful as long as I can fill it with family.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.

By: Jodi @garlicgirl.com

Jodi @garlicgirl.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:39:02 +0000

Thank you so much for this! It’s funny, I’ve been a little worried about people piling into my small apartment for Thanksgiving, and how I still have yet to hang things on the wall and make it cuter. I do know how much God meets are needs and I’m so thankful for that. I’m glad I stopped by your blog to read this heartfelt and meaningful post. God bless and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

By: debi meyers

debi meyers — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:30:05 +0000

thank you :)

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:26:10 +0000

We remodeled our kitchen three years ago, and as far as I’m concerned it is perfect! But my focus is on what I can do in it, not what it looks like, and I think that keeps my perspective right. Sure, there are minor things I would do differently if I could do it over again, but I love being able to bake dozens of Christmas cookies at a time, make cinnamon rolls with all four of my kids helping and cook with my husband.

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:07:30 +0000

Your post is very timely for me. We lost our home to fire in July and we are moving back to our “new” rebuilt home tomorrow or Wednesday. In the last couple of weeks people have said that it will be like getting a new house so that is positive and wonderful as if new equals wonderful. For me I loved our old house and would have preferred not to go through this ordeal. It is interesting people’s perspective on what new means. I even had someone ask me if in the end it was worth because I got a new house. The answer is a resounding NO.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:37:11 +0000

Excellent observation. How often do we yearn for something, get it and then just get tired of it; sometimes there is no change in circumstance or nothing to warrent the change of heart. I am feeling that way about my whole house right now! And guilty because I do! GuessI need to rearrange or paint. :)