I'm linking up with the lovely Kate Motaung at Five Minute Friday where whoever loves to write decides to silence the inner critic and write for five minutes straight. Today's prompt is "notice".
I took some larger things off my wall yesterday and took
them right to the consignment store. A large clock, a large shelf, a picture
and a sunburst decoration. It wasn’t necessarily difficult to get rid of these
things.
What I notice now though, with those bare spots on my walls is that I’m
a bit more uneasy.
I am not a meticulous house keeper, so it’s not that.
But, those gaps in the décor are staring at me, reminding me that in the next
few days time, everything on the walls and on the floors must go (to the new house).
I am excited about this, but I have a feeling there are
deeper feelings underlying my reluctance to start packing in earnest. I have a
feeling I will have to grieve some of the collectibles I will have to get rid
of to move to a smaller home.
I will grieve those times in the past fourteen
years that our family has made memories in this home. When we moved in our children
were 7, 10 and 12. Now they are 21, 24 and 26. So much has changed over this
past decade plus four years. We had children, now our children are adults.
Maybe this is why the gaps on the walls where pictures
have been taken down stir an uneasiness in me. Maybe this is why I can’t seem
to tape a box together and start putting things in it.
I will cherish the memories, even as I am excited to move
on. And, as I pack I’m going to keep noticing my feelings and thoughts and
honor them as they should be honored.
Blessings to you friend! Thanks for stopping by today!
