We have two days left here in AZ… leave for Nashville on Sunday..

I am excited to see the fall colors there..

Hope it is fall, wherever you are today.

cheers,
c

The last couple days have been a blur of packing, purging, dinner parties, and family functions. We have definitely been trying to make the most of our last few days here.

So, last night when we were leaving for a dinner party with some of our dear friends, my husband came walking out of our garage with a very suspicious look and something behind his back…..

Well, first, I have to back up and tell you that in the beginning of our time here in Canada in June, our two cats, Odi and Mischa (they live outside because of allergies in the family) gave us a tiny, singular surprise in the form of a little kitten that the girls named Odi  “Rachel” Brouwer the 4th. They loved loved loved that little kitty and we were planning to bring Rachel with us to Nashville… that was the plan. But a few weeks ago, Rachel went missing and we have not seen her in a few weeks… we fear coyotes;-(  But the girls and their classmates have been praying for that little kitten..

Well, in a twist, what was behind Sigmund’s back was not Rachel, but a little tabby kitten, along with a tiny solid black one… 2 kittens… One for each girl… Olivia cried large tears for  for Rachel but rejoiced for our two little sisters and or brothers of Rachel.

Then, this morning, after having such warm weather that the girls thought their prayers for serious snow would have to  wait til next year, since now, we are slated to leave first thing Tuesday morning….

God is full of surprises…
A view from our house this morning…

So, the girls are snuggled in bed this morning with thier two little kittens and making plans for a snowman:-)
God is good.

Cindy

Are you a list maker?
I am a list maker.

Years ago, a friend of mine told me that making lists helped her not to feel so overwhelmed by all she had to do. I took her advice so now,  I make lots of lists..

Today, purging unneeded, unwanted stuff is first on my list.  I will tell you that I’m a little OCD about not having any clutter. I hate it (in my own house, not in other peoples) if there are things scattered about, a lone shoe in the floor, empty glasses on the coffee table. It drives me craaaazy. Maybe because my brain is so scattered that i need for everything around me to be orderly.

So, as i look through our closets and drawers, i ask myself…..How do we get all this stuff??? I look at all the clothes, toys, make up, hair products… WHY do I need all of this? Why do I keep buying more and more stuff just so I can go through it once a year and donate it to Bibles for Missions or Goodwill.

I need some good tips on simplifying my life.  Wouldn’t it be nice not to need to purge once a year but live with slightly less than what we need? I’m just saying… I will take any suggestions you have:-)
Happy Purging from me
to you.
c

Cheers
Cindy