so happy for you and all of the others, great way to get rid of things and give to others
last year I cleaned out my closet and took clothes, purses, etc. to a local nursing home right before Christmas,
the office manager of the nursing home thanked me and also sent me a thank you card in mail
she wished that more people would think of giving things to the ones in the nursing home
she was so happy and was going to wrap them up for Christmas gifts
Karen, Craftybear
Originally Posted by BluegrassGurl
I have spent the last year going through my basement.... which had become a "catch all" for the past 7 years. Yes that's right.... 7 years of off loading anything and everything to the basement. I am a very organized person... and little did I know how this mess was tearing me up on the inside.
I have went through every box, tote, bag, corner and crevice. Many times.... when I began to get that overwhelming feeling.. I just had to walk away. I kept telling myself... a little at a time. This box today.... tomorrow another box. Additionally, my kids have conveniently deposited many of their things to be stored in Mom's basement... lol.
I am very happy to say that it is very, very close to being complete. I never dreamed that it would take me one year!!! Holy smokes. But I just kept trudging along... a little at a time. I work full time and could not devote full days to the task. And... I did not beat myself up over taking soooooo long.
It is so worth it. Everything has a place... and everything is in its place. It is a happy place now and not a place of dread.
For anyone else that may be facing a daunting task like this.... I encourage you to take the first step.... go thru one box. Be prepared to let stuff go.... have a "throw away" pile.... "give away".... maybe "yard sale" pile. It is so liberating.
Happy decluttering!!!