A STORAGE ROOM OF STUFF

Today, I have been going through my storage room of stuff. Of stuff that through a few moves. Of stuff that has not been looked at in a few years. Of boxes that were not packed to the brim and could be packed better so there was not any empty space. Of stuff I knew I needed to go through, as in the rush of past moves there was some stuff I knew that needed to be tossed or sent to a used store.

I have gone through our stuff. Of miscellaneous stuff. Of stuff of memories. Of nick knacks. Of family records and photos. An old soccer patch. a fancy backgammon set that I thought was lost years ago (a very surprising and exciting find.) Two childhood board games. My intent has been to rebox, to condense, to get rid of stuff, and remember what I have. And I have done that. But I also uncovered some memories from the past that I forgot, had not thought of, or thought in the past year or so but have another memory spark.

This was a project I kept putting off, as it is a pain to do so. It has been fulfilling and rewarding. I have ten large totes unpacked and repacked in much smaller cardboard boxes. They take up a great deal less space than the tote had. (Talk about a victory!) The smaller boxes can be more easily carried and moved, as they are less carried. Furthermore, they are far more easily stacked and labeled and put back into storage until I am ready to get rid of stuff in my main house, or rearrange, so I can take the things out of storage. Some things will stay in storage. But the ideal is to have far less.

I feel like I have achieved much, including taking a journey of traveling down memory lane.

Now that I have finished this, I feel relieved. The storage room is something I have tried to avoid. It has been part of my need 2-do list for over a year and a half. It feels great to check off that box.

I can reorganize things and move onto my study, in which I have much to re-box, reorganize, and take stock.

This has led me to realize I need to journal some of my memories stirred today.

Today was a productive day. Now, I can sit and journal and enjoy some still time with the Lord.