Going through my stuff and sorting, deciding what to keep, what to sell, what to give away has be quite an experience. I just finished the hall linen closet. I got rid of 6 or 7 large black trash bags of blankets, sheet sets, and comforters. I even found two brand new sets of sheets. One was a complete set with dust ruffle and comforter.
Why did I collect all this stuff? Why did I think I would need it later? Most of the stuff on the bottom was a surprise to me. I either didn't remember it or didn't remember I still had it. Obviously I didn't use the stuff.
My sewing room was an experience as well. I got rid of so much stuff I was surprised at what there was there.
I am keeping things, don't get me wrong. But for now I think I am keeping the better stuff. Hopefully soon, I can go through things again and realize even some of the stuff I am now keeping isn't important.
Both Jeff and I feel a huge push to get rid of things and purge our stuff. We don't know why but we are trying to be obedient about it.
At first it was hard. I have a tendency to hang on to stuff. Why? Who knows? If I die tomorrow can I take it with me? No. If I live for another 50 years will it make my life more enjoyable? Some of it, yes, lots of it no. The last couple of years I have come to the conclusion that you don't own stuff, it owns you. You must maintain it, groom it, upkeep, paint, mow, water, etc it. If I spend my whole life taking care of MY stuff, when will I have time to do my fathers work? I am realizing I am only passing through and eternity is a whole lot longer than my life. Which one do I want to invest in?
I haven't got it all down but hopefully we are headed in the right direction. Keep us in your prayers if you can.
We are doing this right now too. The ladies at the thrift store are tired of seeing me bring in new donations. LOL But I too realized that the more stuff I had the more work I had to do to care for it. That is time I can spend on other things that are eternal and not just yesterdays fads.
ReplyDeleteHey Debbie... See, I started this last year when we first got Zach. I took 3 TRUCKLOADS to the thrift store and one to the church! And we are not done either. I have only 3 closets to go through in the house. My bedroom looks empty as I sold our bedroom set a few weeks back. It was large, and we didn't need it. I am looking for an old iron bed. Until then, the couch is just fine. Recently, it has been the property and garage we have been tackling. Fun. We have 1 or 4 garage stalls done, sold the wine making stuff(why I had it I don't know...we never made any...and we do not drink), we sold the honey business, and my block I was going to make raised beds from. I don't know exactly what or where we are supposed to go or do...but I gotta tell ya, it will be much less. I am wrestling with the idea of not needing a stationary home. I definately need one to adopt...I don't know! All I know is I felt called to the land...now I feel called to sacrifice. Now, if I could just become debtfree all would be well. Er, well...sorta anyway.
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Lori
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. We will be saving almost $2,000. a month by this move. I am hopeing if we sacrafice for a while and get everything paid off, we will not have to worry. And we will be ready to go when God calls.
It must be "the water." I've been dejunking with a vengeance lately too. It is nice to have things cleared out.
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