Well, I have been MIA on the blog because I've been busy selling approximately 75% of what we own. ha. Wish I had time to take some pics... but apparently I was too busy to document! Truly, though... it was an amazing weekend. We had awesome TX weather, and the people were certainly out and about! On Friday, I was completely blown away by the generosity of my friends. Some came out to shop, when my house is on the other side of town. Some brought snacks. Some just showed up ready to stay and help! Some hauled some of my books to Half-Price for a better deal... CRAZY! I am truly blown away by so many people's generosity and kindness. HOWEVER, the highlight of my weekend was WITHOUT DOUBT... my children. We have been preparing for weeks now... and taking the time to explain to them why we can't take "everything" to Zambia. They really seem to get it (as much as they can for their age). I got the suitcases out the other day and let them "fill" theirs with their favorite things. It helped them to see how much space we have, and how they have to be strategic in their choosing. ;) I also allowed them to keep some things to send to the grandparents house for when we come home for visits. So... needless to say... we had been preparing for the big "garage sale" time. They watched as other kids played with their toys... and as other kids walked away with what used to be theirs. There was only a couple of times that I heard them protest... and it was mainly over the new bunk beds that never made it out of the box. ha. How blessed am I? I was able to say... oh, we will get you those in Africa (already checked to see that they have them).
As for me, I finally melted down on Saturday night... at Z's soccer party... in a room alone with my sweet friend. I finally verbalized that "it" has "begun." The letting go. When I walk through my house it is no longer as it was. It will never be that way again. My home is starting to look bare... and it resembles what it really is... "just a house." Our lives are starting the move... between here and Zambia. It is real.
Right now, I sit in a house that is honestly... upside down. Stuff everywhere...I can't find anything... the organization is gone. AHHHHHH... I am leaving tomorrow for the most amazing time of the year... The Summit VII... and I can't find my jeans!!!!!!!! I'm trying to remind myself that when my house is upside down... my heart can remain peaceful. And when I can't find my favorite jeans... well... I don't know what to do about that one..... (did I sell them in the yard sale?)
LOL... funny comics. :) And I didn't buy your jeans. love you, T
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine all the feelings you're processing right now, but know that you are being lifted up to the Father! Praying for peace amist the chaos:).
ReplyDeleteDid you read the May 6th Jesus Calling? If not... do! It was really convicting for me and the Lord completely humbled my heart by bringing you to mind. I hope it encourages you. Weve beent hinking about yall so much. I know the chaos has to be nuts right now, but it is such holy work yall are doing. Even all the packing and the madness, it is all acts of obedience. All of it is laying down your own crosses to follow him in complete surrender. Its amazing to watch, really. Praying for yall so much!
ReplyDeleteLove you dearly, and I'm pretty sure I have some jeans that would fit if you get desperate! Let me know.
ReplyDeleteLove you friend and am proud of you for your obedience to follow Him even when it's hard and uncomfortable and turns your house upside down! Praying for you! Safe travels to Summit!
ReplyDeleteOh Mitzi,
ReplyDeleteI so wish I could have been one of the friends to support you in the yard sale! The "melting down" comment got me. I can well imagine that you DID melt down, in fact I can't imagine NOT melting down at some point. I love you and am so honored to a friend of the McBrides. God is good, He is powerful and He holds you in the palm of His hand. May I one day be as obedient as my friend Mitzi!