Issues and updates......

My computer is having some issues... so I probably won't be on consistently for a week or so.....
Please be patient, I will be back as soon as possible. I am thankful for libraries and checking in on their computer.

The GREAT PURGE is going great! Yesterday the kids and I went through the BIG upstairs closet yesterday. We pulled out all the totes of clothes.... summer clothes are all out now and I know what we have for next winter. We were able to eliminate FOUR BIG bags of stuff! YEAH!

Well, I'm off to take the computer in.... the fan has gone out and it over heats....

Have a BLESSED day, BE a BLESSING!
Heather

It is 5 o'clock.... What is for supper???
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Eliminating some "stuff".....

Ok, in my previous post I talked about "stuff" and my desire to purge! Now you might think that this post is opposite, but I want to eliminate all those plastic shopping bags that quickly add up. I have found some good ways to store and use them, but they I would like to have LESS of them. They are NOT good for the environment, either. I think that these bags from Lehmans are my solution.... what do you think???

Have a BLESSED day,
Heather

Simply.... Stuff!

I got a phone call last weekend.... some friends of some friends lost their home to a fire on last Friday. They are a family with 5 girls and their house was the family homestead, in the family for 150 years. So sad. I understand how they feel more than most. The year before I got married (I was still living at home with my parents) our home was destroyed by a fire. It is tough. It isn't something I would want anyone to go through. However, the one thing you learn when you experience it is that stuff is just stuff. Our family was all fine, their family was all fine... that is what matters. Is it easy loosing all your earthy possessions? NO! However, we don't come into this world with stuff and we won't leave with it...... Because I went through that situation I don't hold on to material possessions extremely tight. I enjoy the blessings God has given us (especially ones that reminded me of someone), but if we lost everything we would be OK. (Not to say I ever want to have to go through that again.)

It has gotten me thinking..... what causes me the most daily frustration and stress???? The answer: STUFF! What???? Yes, all the stuff that has to be cleaned, picked up, put away, organized, taken care of!!!!! Stuff accumulates so fast that it takes over!!!! It sucks life right out of me... constantly needing my attention. It steels time away from my family and friends. It robs my joy because it constantly makes me feel "behind". YUCK!!!

So This week I am really focusing on praying and seeking God about our "stuff"! What does He desire. Of course we must have the necessities, but more stuff is almost a curse! In order for us to live a "simple" life, I believe we have a lot of stuff that needs to go. I will be going through each room this summer purging stuff. I will be praying for guidance and wisdom... I don't want to be unwise and get rid of things I will have replace, but I also need clarity to see things as God sees them....

I am embarking on my summer adventure: The Great Purge!!!

Anyone else struggle with "stuff"?? Am I alone in it being the root of a lot of my stress and daily frustration??? Have you done what I am getting ready to do and eliminate??? I have come to the point where I have no desire to be measured by my earthly possessions.......

Please keep this family in your prayers... they have a long road to get down.
Heather

I am glad that supper time isn't a stress for us anymore! Join me at www.simplefamilysupper.com