The Big Purge
We keep saying we’re going to do it.
Yep.
One of these days. One of these days. One of these days
& just as quickly as it’s muttered, life happens, we get sidetracked and yet another year slips through the cracks.
oy.
But, this time is for real.
THIS time, we actually are.
WoW.
WoW
& WoW.
We actually are.
Husband and I call it the Big Purge.
Closets, dresser drawers, cabinets, garage, attic …
You name it, it’s on the list of “WHERE in the world did this come from and WHY is it still here ?!?”.
Things we haven’t thought about or seen in a very long while are being hauled out and analyzed.
hmmmm.
hmmmm.
hmmmm.
Trash or treasure ?
Throw away or recycle ?
Ebay or yard sale ?
Keep or give away ?
Give away.
I’ve never really thought about it, never ever realized.
All those years of donating to the Good Will box or placing a few things on the porch for AMVETS, you’d think I’d have noticed.
But, this is different.
These are actual people.
This is happiness in motion.
The smiles, the kindness received, the genuine appreciation, the BIG HUGS.
All from simply deciding to give something that we don’t need anymore to someone who absolutely needs that something.
It’s an awesome feeling of gratitude.
For them.
For us.
Makes me think.
Makes me thankful
& yes, I am humbled.
Simple stuff.
Simple actions.
Simple glee.
Yep.
The Big Purge is officially On.
We dreaded it, procrastinated it, found millions of avenues around it.
Who knew we’d enthusiastically enjoy it too ?
🙂
