Today, I have done a little work in our pole barn. I don't feel like I have accomplished much. But I did throw away all of my trophies! It was hard, but it had to be done. It is amazing, all the things we hold onto. I still have a lot more stuff to go through. I am feeling overwhelmed. I think it is the mixture of everything.
It also seems that when it comes to needing help, it is never a good time for others. It is a very busy time of the year and family and friends have already booked their time. It has been very hard for Patrick and I. We just don't want to be an inconvenience to others. With me just having surgery and being very dependant on others. I don't know. It is just a very stinky time right now. Patrick and I have been relying on our Lord greatly. We don't know how we are going to get everything taken care of, other than relying on God to work everything out. I am ready for what He has planned for us. Or am I?
Letting go of things should be easy, due to the fact we can't take our things to heaven. So what is the point in saving so much? Other than children's clothes and things. I have saved our children's old clothes and infant items. So if the Lord blesses us with more children, we will be able to save money with what we have saved in things. But, then with storing everything. Wow, it is amazing how much space things can take up. Space is not in our favor right now. All of our family has so many things that they are storing themselves that we are unable to have help with storing our things. At this season in our life we are trying to be as economical as possible. Cost of living is not getting any cheaper. It is rising faster than we can keep up. Knowing the fact that others are struggling too does not feel any better. I know we can live with less. We must do it.
I have been working hard here at home, so my husband does not feel overwhelmed also. I am just praying my body does not hurt to bad through all of this. Hopefully all the moving will get me back in physical strength faster. Looking forward to that.
I am just thankful that God knows what is best for us, even if it is hard for us to go through our stuff and get rid of it. He must be making more space for Him in our lives. I am glad for that.
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I will keep your family in my prayers... it has to be tough downsizing! Although it could be a little more full if Ava hadn't been born! You have a TON of stuff here too that you so generously let me use! I just suddenly feel the need to thank you for that! I love you guys! And if Ava were more independent and dealt better with outside weather, I would help you guys! I would just be a feeding lump on your couch in the way! Love you all!
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