I've been giving it a lot of thought about downsizing to make LIFE simpler
and material possessions easier to maintain.
As retirement approaches...hopefully
making life easier. Even now.
and material possessions easier to maintain.
As retirement approaches...hopefully
making life easier. Even now.
As I was thinking about how we started out as a young married couple not having many earthly possessions, I thought of how we collected many things over the years and as we get older I started thinking about serious downsizing.
I think it's ironic how this has transpired, starting out with little, adding to our belongings through the years and then returning to much less.
Circle of LIFE?
Making preparations.
I think it's ironic how this has transpired, starting out with little, adding to our belongings through the years and then returning to much less.
Circle of LIFE?
Making preparations.
So I delicately start talking to my sweet husband about this by saying,
"I think it's kind of ironic....."
"I think it's kind of ironic....."
He interrupted me as I spoke by saying,
"You think you're going to vomit...."
"You think you're going to vomit...."
Laughing out loud until I had tears streaming down my face.
I don't want to make fun of my husband's
hearing issues, but he does have some.
Please pray for us,
d
3 comments:
When my Dad passed and we began to handle the estate we were grateful that he had already sorted through things. He had downsized and organized. He left a folder of all his information on his desk, things like where to find accounts and insurance info. I don't know if that was just for his daily use or if he intentionally did it knowing one day it would be helpful to us. A few years before he passed he had emailed specifics to us and updated it periodically, as well as keeping a Will. When it came time to take care of everything it was a great source of peace. He told us what he wanted and didn't leave us to try to figure it out in our grief. I am so thankful for that.
Didn't realize you still had a blog since I visit with you on fb. Found this in my list today. It is ironic. Like you we had just the basics, always had enough but with 6 children and all the grands now I ask, please no more things. One daughter gave me a fresh pineapple for Easter. Good that will disappear and no added stuff. I have a lot of antiques but no one seems to care for them anymore. LOL all want new stuff, guess I was that way one time. Blessings.
Hi Deanna,
Great post and yes, something we all need to do downsize and declutter. I know we have to do the same. As for hearing - we went and had ours tested and my DH was not hearing as well as he could so maybe hearing aids are in the future.
Hope you are enjoying the weekend
hugs
Carolyn
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