I'm not sure if visiting other blogs tonight was an encouragement, or a disaster. In my mind I live in a delightfully charming, vintage farmhouse that is welcoming to friends and restful for family. There is an imagined peacefulness and serenity within the walls ~ autumn decor is even gracing the rooms and gardens are weed-free! Reality is...more than I can seem to manage. Truth is, I am overwhelmed with toys, clothes, stuff, papers, books, and on the list goes. So while I'm tempted to despair, I'm going to pray for creative ideas, extra energy, and decisiveness in eliminating. I function better in an organized space so that remains my goal, especially as our days will be more focused now, and less "summertime free". Meanwhile, thankfulness is my focus, making memories for a lifetime is priority, and delighting in my children is...well, it's just plain good.
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4 comments:
I think homeschoolers in general seem to do this. I know I've looked at others blogs (including yours) and it seems like they are a wonderful, perfect, home schooling family. Reality: Their all just normal families like us!
It's a wonderful idea to be inspired by others, and they in turn, most likely, when feeling discouraged are inspired by you!
God Bless.
Kelsey
I just absolutely love the pictures you post with your words first of all. Secondly, I promise to never think that you or any of my favorite blogging folks are perfect. Nice post. :)
I have had the same feeling with regards to being overwhelmed with paperwork and "stuff" the past two weeks. We unexpectedly got an exchange student from Spain last night. We had less than a week's notice. Talk about motivation to get the spare room (i.e., dumping ground) cleaned out! But we feel so good knowing it's been cleaned top to bottom. Now for the dreaded basement!
I must tell you that it is not hard to let go of "stuff". I have been doing it on and off, for about 2 years now. Since the Lord moved us from a 31 room house to a 3 bedroom cottage the size of a dollhouse.
Do not despair...take baby steps and you will accomplish much!
In HIS Grace,
lady m
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