RatherB Quilting

Just wanted to thank everyone for helping me put things in perspective. I spent two weeks cleaning my fabrics, books and magazines down to a managable level. It was actually almost theraputic!! I managed to sneak in a couple of extra totes from my one tote limit too! Hubby is so good to me! I now have two totes for WIP's and my goal is to complete one at a time in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter does indeed take priority, but I will get things done as I can. I put all extra fabric in totes and they are being stored in a storage trailer next to the house...not easy access, but easier than some alternatives! Now my back bedroom is like an oasis in this horrible trailer! I can go back to a clean orderly room and feel so much more relaxed! It's going to take work to keep it that way...but I'll do it Danggit!

As for the problem with the bills getting lost. My solution was to make a "Bill paying station". I bought a large calendar that I can tack to the wall as well as a cork board and a dry erase board. The only wall large enough was in the hallway, but I have already started utilizing it. I write when a bill is due, tack it to the cork board and record what day I pay the bill. It has helped so far this month!

I was going to take before and after pics, but I am too ashamed of the before pics. Just know that you guys were a wonderful source of encouragement and it really helped!

Thanks My Friends!

reach for the stars 2

Try hard to hang in there. Take on day at a time. I been there with the bills, closing my quilt store because of this and people all in the same situation. I fell in that black hole and made it back. Treasure baby and hubby and yourself. You will make it.God Bless

Lyn4ty

Good for you!! You found a way to make it all work! I know the feeling when you walk into a room just cleaned and finished, it's ahhh feeling of relief. Happy you won't have to give up what you love.