The next four days will be hectic trying to get ready for the big move to Georgia this coming Saturday. My list of things to get done is longer than the time allows, but all in all it should be an exciting, positive move. I'll have two of my grandchildren close by and my youngest daughter with her fiance within a few minutes drive. They'll be getting married before the end of the year maybe so I'll be there for that if they decide for the wedding to be this December or in the spring either way. The holidays should see me well settled in, which suits me fine.
I'm giving the majority of my furniture and things to Goodwill and starting over. I think with age comes a natural "paring down" of what you keep. My Dad used to say you should keep your memories in your heart rather than in your hand and I'm learning that lesson. At first it was hard to do, but it gets easier as you go along. A simpler life appeals to me. It actually feels like I'm taking physical weight off my shoulders.
I was telling a friend of mine about my day's work, throwing things away and taking things to Goodwill. She suddenly screamed, "But how will you vote!" And for some reason this struck my funny bone. Out of all my concerns about moving, I never once worried about where I would vote in November. We'll see, I guess. I'm mostly concerned about moving and settling in and ask that you keep me in your prayers for this next week. I will appreciate that.
Your dad was wise. Recently a friend gave me a beautiful decorative but way-too-big candle for looking after her cat for a few weeks this summer. I just don't have the room for it in my small flat, so I gave it away. I feel bad though it was necessary.
ReplyDeleteI'll certainly keep you (and Deb) in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Brenda. I'm a big believer in the power of prayer. Can relate to the candle situation, too. Some of what I'm getting rid of tugs at my heart strings, but like you say, it's necessary to let it go. Deb's move is on my mind. Especially so since it's hitting the same time as mine. I wish her well.
Delete