WE WORKED IN THE STORAGE SIDE OF THE COTTAGE GARAGE as the outside temps were mild. Almost seemed like AUTUMN. It was cooler with overcast skies. Made amazing progress. I sat by the door going through BOXES of important papers. It is an emotional endeavor going through these things as they have been on hold since we put them in there 5 and a half years ago.
On Friday, I was talking to my granddaughter about class rings and I had to tell her that I didn't know where mine was. I absolutely could not remember where I put it. That's not a good feeling. Well, today I found my class ring in an old jewelry box that was gifted to me by my Grandparents. I cried. Didn't realize that I was so attached.
My childhood jewelry box holds childhood trinkets that have meaning only to me. Like going back in time. A TIME CAPSULE. I'm emotionally attached to these trinkets. I don't really want to pitch this jewelry box since I lost most all my gifts from Grandparents and other family members in the fire. It smells, but think I can ozone it to get rid of the stinky smell.
I came across another huge box filled with jewelry. All in good shape except the beautiful velvet boxes that I had kept that originally came with the piece of jewelry were disgusting. Smelly from the fire and also moldy smelling since being in the shed. I will clean each piece. My costume jewelry from the 80s was all there. The Seiko watch my Husband gave me years ago was there. I had kept the box, but it smelled so bad I pitched it. There were several larger jewelry boxes beyond repair that I pitched. I can do this thing.
As I sat there looking at the jewelry, I thought we didn't lose everything in the fire. Praise the LORD. Lots was lost, but then much is still in our hands. I sat there thanking God that none of us were killed or injured. Thankful. It has taken me five and a half years to finally cry about the fire. Five and a half years....
As we continue working on fixing up this Cottage and Garage...it will take some doing to get to where we need to be. This thinning out and downsizing of things...is emotional. It's physical. Much thought is going into this. I came across an article I had printed out about HOW TO DOWNSIZE. I threw it away as I am on track.
This week we are going to work on the shed ripping old paneling off the walls as they have gotten damp and are beyond repair. Hubby will make quick work of it if I know him. When he gets fired up about something, he works rather quick. He will have the old paneling off the walls and ceiling then replaced. Maybe we'll go back with beaded board instead paneling. Shall comparison shop and go the least expensive route. When we get done with this...muscle racks will go in and I will have a clean place to put my HOLIDAY DECOR. That will be nice. Really nice.
I'll have to see how he comes along and if he doesn't need me, I'll return to painting the Pantry the final coat and be done with that. Hallelujah and a half. Praise the LORD.
P r a i s e the L O R D.
"For the Lord shall be thine everlasting light,
and the days of thy mourning shall be ended."
~Isaiah 60:20
Father, things can so easily get out of order.
I don't want them to. I need your help today.
In Jesus name I pray,
AMEN
