The changes we go through in our lives are not always painful. Sometimes they are a bit challenging yet a whole lot of fun. Just as we discovered with the undertaking of this project of a new home which we enthusiastically began to tackle in February of 2011. That's not to say that there weren't moments of reflection and sadness.
This old building holds more than just nails, board and a layers of paint. The foundation of this very structure is cemented together with lots of labour, devotion, love, community service and bushels of memories.
This structure built in the early 1950's has served as a family dwelling for two generaions of the Trouty Johnsons and a successful business outlet for three generations of entrepreneurs spanning more than six decades. Johnson's General Store's first owner, known to all her customers as Aunt Mary, was a respected member of this community and the outlying areas. Daughter-in-law Rowena, known to her friends and customers as "Rowie", carried on through the late 60's, 70's, 80's and into the early 90's. Her son Glenn followed in his mother's and grandmother's footsteps until the early milenium.
Grasping at straws to hold onto a piece of history and family tradition Glenn's older brother Hedley, my other half, decided to try and keep the building operational and the community service available. However, changes were evident and the end was near for the business that served so well for so long.
On Dec. 31, 2006 Johnson's General Store saw the end of an era for the long time retail business.
But alas! The timing (despite hurricane Igor, which could become another read), the fruits of our labour as owner / operators of Trinity Bake Shop Ltd for nearly 20 years, a workable vision, we are now experiencing and enjoying the old turned new!
The Makeover!!!!!!!
.....................to third generation family dwelling .......lovin' it!!!!!!!!
What would they think if they, (deceased loved ones) could see the old homestead now?
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