A few weeks ago, my best friend showed up at my house with corn chowder for a family in our church. My house was, to put it lightly, a hot mess. I was moving old clothes out, sorting through things for donation, you name it.
She said, "There's no judgment here." I thought, "Just wait 'till you come in."
My floors needed to be vacuumed. My sink was overflowing with dishes. Everything was everywhere. It looked as if a tornado had been set loose inside my house.
My pride took a huge hit that day. And actually, it took another 3 days later when my Mom and Aunt made a surprise visit.
My Mom came that weekend to help me paint our TV Room and Kitchen (pictures to come soon, I promise). I got things in order, but it's a daily battle to keep things looking presentable. I feel that I'm the only one who fights the Battle of Keeping the House Clean.
I came across this post and I can't tell you how encouraging it was. Even when our home projects aren't complete, we should appreciate the work we've done.
I keep replaying the words of this post over in my mind. I keep telling myself to keep striving. Little by little, this house will be what I want it to be: a haven for my family.
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4 comments:
It's always a treasure to find a friend like the one who showed up at your front door - one who knows a bit about grace.
Don't know if my comment went through. Thanks for the link, she's got some great info. I do like the idea of choosing your focus. Look at what has progressed, not at what's missing. Good overall philosophy anyway.
Oh, how I've walked in those places of embarrassment. It's getting easier since I met Fly Lady. You can visit her site Flylady dot net or like the page on Facebook. Have you read "Sink Reflections?" Absolutely life changing for me!
I have not read "Sink Reflections" yet, but am wanting to read it soon. I've "fluttered" but my goal for the New Year is to "fly."
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