HAVE MERCY

Childhood furniture left the building and I didn't shed a single tear.

TIS EVENING GOING INTO NIGHT TIME and I am beyond tired.  Took a 3 hour nap this afternoon.  I needed it.  I had a 31 hour stretch of staying awake before falling asleep this afternoon.  Sleeping tonight surely will be easy to do.  Surely.

Hubby and I were out working with gathering items to turn loose of.  We did turn loose.  The PYREX that we received as a WEDDING GIFT 47 years ago found its way into the hands of another woman.  47 years.  Still in mint condition, no chips, no cracks.  How do I feel about turning loose of a gift from the past?  

I was so very thankful to be given these pieces as a WEDDING GIFT, using them for as long as I did.  I have mixed feelings about this, but I have to get through turning loose of much.  I use stainless steel bowls so much and I have even older mixing bowls that I cherish in the Kitchen cabinet.  I figured that I gave it a long haul. This gift gave us a nice start to married bliss also allowing for many foods and desserts to be mixed up in these very nice PYREX bowls and containers.

I can smile that I never dropped one and broke it.  They were put to extremely good use throughout the years, but lately the PYREX had gone untouched.  TOO PURDY to not be using.  SO I said good-bye today and wished it well.  Sigh.

So many collect PYREX.  I'm just not one of them.  I am getting out of the business of collecting so much.  Yep, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Now, I know mixing bowls in general and ovenware/fridge boxes don't have feelings and they don't even care to care less if that makes sense.  No emotional strings attached on their side of things.  It's the turning loose that I am forging through.  

That part of me that is attached to the past is... that loved ones gave us such nice things to start our marriage out with touches my heart.  I hope they would understand that I appreciated their generosity and kindness to bless a new married couple that had nothing to start out with.  Here I am 47 years later and acquiring more things for our HOME.

I have thrifted and I love the hunt when thrifting.  It's simulating and entertaining.  I am a fan.  It is one of the funnest adventures I have at 66.  Tadaah.  It's a HOBBY, but, I have become pickier and don't buy each time I see something I like.  I just have to have that...doesn't happen much anymore.    

I am the old woman now that would like to bless the younger ones.  So with all that said, I did it.  I released some HOME GOODS.

Two desk later, a doll pram, a credenza, bedding...they are not taking up space in our house, cottage, garage or Carriage House anymore.  They found different HOMES to go to.  Bye-bye to my childhood bedroom furniture of mid-century Ivory with gold trim French Provincial Dresser with mirror and matching chest of drawers.  

When I looked at the bedroom furniture, childhood memories would come to mind.  My sister Debbie and I shared a basement bedroom together and shared the furniture.  After we left HOME, Mom used this furniture in her Guest room until she downsized, then my Sister inherited it and after she downsized, I inherited it for 6 years.  The great pass around.  61 years ago, it was new and we were thrilled to have a bedroom set.  I slept on the left side of the bed.  It has some wear and tear on it now.  61 years ago, is a sweet memory.  Time to say Good-bye as I no longer need it and my children don't want it.

Some clothing and Nic-nacks went bye-bye this week-end.  I boxed up quite a bit to take to GOODWILL, SALVATION ARMY, or some other charity group.  I continue to clear out THINGS and STUFF.  It is mind altering when I think of what else I can get rid of.  

I'm not ready to start in the basement, but I need to.  Sigh.  For another day.  Most of the goodies are already in storage boxes, which means easier to carry upstairs and out to the Carriage House or straight to the car.  My Christmas decorations have taken over the basement.  I will start next week thinning this out.  Ho ho ho...Merry Christmas.  Can I do this?  I think so.  I need to downsize.   

So.  This truly is a season of turning loose and appreciating LIFE.  Come what may, I won't be so tied down to THINGS.  

Sometimes when I think about relocating, I get kind of excited and think about how I will decorate the COTTAGE.  Since she's so tiny, I will be decorating differently.  

I met the nicest Lady this week-end.  Her name is Patricia and she has the sweetest face.  She was well dressed and looks beautiful at 85.  Very few wrinkles in her face.  She began to tell me that two weeks ago she was released from the Hospital after getting over 
Co vid.  The DOCtors had given up on her, but she pulled through.  She said she believed it was because of prayer.  I agreed.  Prayer.

She had had cancer, breast cancer, hysterectomy, then Co vid and was here to tell about it.  I really believe I could have spent more time visiting with her.  She was very sweet, uplifting and encouraging.  This was her first outing since getting out of the Hospital.  She said Co vid hits everybody different.  Her's was that she couldn't walk.  She's still weak, but getting stronger.  Using a walker for now.  Her personality was vivacious and pleasant to be around.  She said this experience made her want to be a better person.  A better person.  I believed her and think she has a right attitude.  

As I turn loose of much...this truly is a season for me to let go.  
I. am. letting. go.  

My 'ole body is aching as I am sore due to carrying boxes, et cetera.   Difficult to twist and turn.  I mustn't give up.  I'll rest some and here's to having a great week-end.  Have mercy and smile.  Enjoy LIFE.  To GOD be the glory...great things He has done. 

Blessings,

~d 👵