Making Room

Started writing this in September, just now sharing ;-)

It took a little bit of work, but we finally cleared everything out of our junk/craft room so we can start turning it into the nursery. The sad thing is that none of the junk is my husband's. It's ALL mine. Books, pictures, old ticket stubs, report cards. I decided to keep one report card that has all A's and one that has all A's and one C (the C was in math of course). This way, my child can see that I had a lot of potential, but still wasn't perfect ;-) Ha! I also came across encouraging notes from friends & family. Definitely keepers for when I need a pick me up.

Something happened that I didn't expect as I was going through all of my paraphernalia. I was reminded of old friendships and people I hadn't thought about in a while. I came across awards and accomplishments that made me feel proud. I was reminded of the person I use to be, the places I have been. I thought about how much I've changed. So thankful that I am no longer painfully shy around people. But, oh how I wish that I shined for Jesus as much as I did in high school.

I thought I was just clearing out a space to make room for the baby. But, it felt like I cleared out a space in my heart. I had time to reminisce about the past and purposely allow myself to look forward to the future and making new memories. I want to hold on to the most precious things from the past, and learn from those things that were not so good.

The baby isn't out yet and is already changing my life. CHANGE is good and so is LIFE ;-)