Jan 44 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 My wonderful, husband David, has been gone four months now. This past week-end, however, he provided me with a much needed smile. In March David asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I replied,"I'm tired of white walls in the kitchen. I want 2 gallons of paint so we can brighten it up. I taped up about 14 samples of colors around the room and afted a week of looking at them, David picked out the color he wanted. He went in for surgery on April 17, and died unexpectedly on April 19. I, of course, didn't give painting the kitchen any thought until this last weekend. It had been an emotionally rough week and I thought this chore would bring me closer to him. One coat of primer and 3 coats of paint later, I realized just how color blind my beloved husband was. My kitchen looks like a shiny ripe tomato. As I looked at it this morning, I could hear David give a laugh and exclaim "Holy S--T! Well, you said you wanted bright" ;-) I've decided I'm going to keep the color since David picked it out and also every time I get really down, I know I have a room to go to that will bring a smile to my heart. Hope it brought a bit of a smile to all you friends out there. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 It did for me, Jan ~ thank you ever so much, and bless your sweet heart for sharing such a precious story!xoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenb Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well, I'm smiling. Bless your heart for such a good attitude. You sound like a wonderful person and I really am sorry you lost your husband. He sounds much like my husband. Thanks for sharing this great story. Your friend, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieO Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Thank you for sharing your story, not only did it make me smile, I laughed outloud! I just smile thinking of you walking into your kitchen everyday and thinking about your husband! The color sounds wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysGirl Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Thank you for sharing that story, I had to laugh! Your pretty kitchen will always bring and smile to your face and a wonderful reminder of the how much your husband loves you!! Deborah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorikelly Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Thanks for sharing . I think he is laughing very hard. Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosanne Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Such a sweet story! God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Criskz Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 That did make me smile! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) I love it! And if you decide later that you really can't live with THAT much color, a lot of people do one or two walls in one color, and a more subdued color on the other walls but in the same tones...for instance, a very pale yellow with shades of red on another wall. We just did "shading" at work and it gives a nice subtle effect of enhancing and bringing out colors without overpowering. In the meantime, enjoy you and your hubby's sense of humor! Edited September 6, 2007 by kayc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moparlicious Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 What a great story, thank you for sharing that. My husband has been gone only 18 days and I am just trying to get through another day somehow???????????? God bless you. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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