Some gifts are put to use immediately, while others get tucked away for use later on. Rhonda’s gift from Christmas 2020 definitely got tucked away for use later on, as the under-the -counter microwave sat down in the shop for well over a year, waiting for its new home in the house. Its day finally arrived however, and now is happily adorning our updated kitchen.
After years of debating changes to our eating arrangements, we finally decided on a final design to the kitchen and updates began. We had always planned on at least a hood over the stove, so electrical wiring was already in place, making the job a little easier. We did have a problem, nevertheless as the cabinet above the stove was 18 inches tall and needed to be only 12 inches for a microwave/hood. It had been many years since we bought the cabinets at Home Depot, and we felt sure they would not still sell the same brand or style. Off to the store we went to check it out and to our great surprise and joy, they still sold the same ones and had the 12 inch one available! With the new cabinet in place and the wiring complete, it was time for the big day of microwave installation.
Everyone joined in the fun as the box was opened and the parts spread out. As with many of our projects, Rhonda is the brains and I am the brawn, as she read the installation instructions preparing for the mission at hand, while the children and I gathered the necessary tools. Excitement grew as measurements were taken for proper placement and securement to the wall. When everything was ready, the machine was lifted in place, the final bolts secured, and the machine was plugged in.
It was like the Christmas gift that keeps on giving, as it was new all over again! Everyone enjoyed pressing buttons, setting the time, checking out the light, and turning on the blower. The highlight was when Rhonda put in a microwave popcorn, and it popped perfectly for us all to enjoy! Good things come to those who wait, and now Rhonda has a nice new 2020 microwave in place for us all to enjoy.
~Mark
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