• Nov. 4, 2008 - Making room, taking time
For the past 3 years, I have had the intention of 'making my million' by selling clothing on ebay....but never quite got around to it. It takes me so long to get everything cleaned and pressed, take the pictures, load them to the computer, and write the description up...then wait and hope that someone wants what I am trying to sell. It was just way too much work. Add to that the new responsibility of schooling my son, and I am drowning!
So, I made the decision to cut my losses, and just donate all of the clothing to area non-profits, take the credit off of my taxes, and make some room in my house! At this point, I've bagged up 37 bags of clothing, and found 30 boxes of saved packing peanuts...I gave those to a woman who actually DOES sell on ebay...and I can almost get in my cellar again! Yes, it took time....3 days, to be exact, and I'm not done yet. I've still got my living room, and more in the cellar...but I can see actual progress now....and I am encouraged.
Are we getting any schooling done? Sure. We start each morning with reading and math. The afternoons are full of sports and outdoor explorations...and weekends are saved for sorting and bagging. Son is now thinking about sorting out his toys, so that he can give away the stuff he doesn't play with or care about....and that is part of education too...sharing what you have.
I still struggle with wanting to keep things, because I MIGHT be able to sell them and make money...but I SO want to have a neat home where we can come in and relax, instead of being stressed by not being able to even sit down without moving stuff off of the couch....how much stuff do we actually NEED, anyway? I just don't have enough storage places for it all, and can't find it if I do manage to put it away, because I've forgotten where I put it!
Thank you, God, for making me feel satisfied with 'enough', and for taking away my need for more. Amen. |
Post A
Comment! ::
Send to a Friend! ::
|
Comments
|
|
|
|
