Bill and I finally got started on our bedroom last night. I sorted and packed away the spring clothes, organized the bookshelf which had books falling off of it in all directions, set aside many things to giveaway, and cleaned the floors, dusted the tops of the dressers, etc. It felt so good to go to bed in a cleaned up, picked up room. We usually just fly in and out of there during the day because neither of us has time to spare even a moment longer usually then the time it takes to get showered and dressed. Then we collapse exhausted at night with no energy left. I hope to keep this one room at a time routine up. After taking a very long drive yesterday, I felt like I was hearing, "Put the oxygen mask on yourself first." This is not a principle I follow well. But why do I ignore my need to take the time to do the things that make me feel better, like exercising, getting together with a friend, or even cleaning up a room in my house? I usually feel so defeated at the outset that I give up before I start. But if I don't change the way I think, nothing will change.
Caroline has a kidney infection. Just another thing. At least we are having beautiful fall weather and gorgeous changing leaves to enjoy. I will rejoice in this one thing today.
Years ago, when we helped my mother in law move, I could not help wondering how in the world a couple can have so much JUNK! Well here we are, serioulsy needing to clean out the junk in our own home, it dawned on me the amount of JUNK just in my life right now. If I could just de-clutter my brain, and even one drawer at a time at home...I might finally feel strong enough to tackle the other issues around here! You inspire me ...we'll see. I know it feels so good to get things accomplished!
ReplyDeleteLove the reference to put on your oxygen mask first! Praying for you too.
ReplyDelete"Oxygen Mask" I was just thinking about that yesterday. Maybe that's why I wanted to do nothing today. I just needed time for myself and breathe.
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