Wow....this post took on a life of its own since my last update aroun 3:00am last night.
No where did I mention that I could afford or would be getting a Honey Baked Ham. We had always recieved one each year from DH"s previous employer. The employer who did job elimination of many of the upper executives who comfortable made a decent living but now find themselves in a whole new world.
I am learning as time goes by how to handle the situations as they arrive. It was the oven dying and drying with no heat hitting within days that threw me for a loop.
My BFF sent me the part needed, according the the error code on stove. The part did its job, however the broiler element when pop, there was a blue flash and not the bottom element does not ever go off....while there is power to the range.
A friend offered to lend me their oven, which was sitting in their garage because they are redoing their kitchen.
DH & boys went to get it.....it is so awesome. A 3yr old Maytag that fits perfectly into our space. I feel so blessedd that this happened at just the right moment. It looks like we will be purchasing it from them, because the alternative is fixing our stove which would require a $240 part.
As for dryer, I'll have to wait until Monday before BFF can get into her store and help diagnose that problem.
Our applicances are 12+yrs old and used by a large family....thus they have many, many more miles on them then if used by a family of 4.
I was able to get gas for the grill mid-week so we could have hot dogs and burgers....like the meals I had planned for Spring Break.
NOWHERE do ask for any kind of help or assistance expect advice concerning buying a ham or ideas for meals without an oven.
How this gets all blown out of proportion absolutely amazes me.
Again, since we only have ham 1-2 times a year....recieved as gifts, I honestly did not know what kinds were available. Did they all require cooking? Around here people use different kinds of hams, different from what I have ever seen....maybe smoked or something, coming in fabric bag? The only other types of hams I have "heard" of where the ones that went into the oven with a glaze or pineapples on them.
BTW.....my 7th grader DOES still believe in the Easter Bunny, as does my 9yr old. Call us naive, but it is fun for all. We are Catholic and celebrate Easter as do other Christiam, but we also have fun with the Easter Bunny.
My older boys love helping hide the eggs for the girls. What will they be getting in their Easter Baskets?? That is unknown at this time.......call me a poor planner or whatever but I was waiting to see what was going on with the appliances first.
Fact is that the Easter Baskets were never that extravagant. Usually bubbles, sidewalk chalk, kites, and some candy. A new tooth brush, some deodorant and lip gloss.
This year I am using my CVS dollars and another $30 gift card, so we'll see how that works out.
That said.....I DID NOT START a thread about Easter Baskets....someone else had the privilege to include that here.
And to think I though FamilyofFive was harsh last night.....she turned out to be very understanding. Maybe more of y'all will see things differently and realize I am not a begger, not a evil person. I am just a mom trying to make it work for my family. You don't know how many nights I end up in tears.
Wishing everyone a joyful Easter.
May God Bless you, May all your prayers be answered and May you feel His love inside you so that you may burst with Joy and Happiness.[/QUOT
I know things happen and we dont always understand. I havent even read this whole thing. It doesnt matter you asked about a ham. I think I have had a honey baked ham two times in my life and I found the price shocking. So I am just as happy to buy a ham from the store. Most hams are usually pre cooked all you do is need to heat it through. I am glad you got a stove. Happy Resurection day.
