Kate Motaung, hostess with the mostest, said NEED last night at the Five Minute Friday twitter party. I was falling asleep when the charge was given. I am one who NEEDs her sleep!
Five minutes, go:
We put our house up for sale last month – for sale by owner. My daughter came and we decided to do a cleanout and a minimal “staging” for those coming to “see” our home. This has been our home for the past 29 years – when we moved in September 1988 this old farmhouse’s dining room was home to the washing machine. There was a wall between dining and kitchen. There was ugly brown sculptured shag carpeting. The linoleum was hideous. The bathroom? One step up from an outhouse! But, the first moment I walked in I saw how much these one-thousand square feet needed me.
No, I’m no super HGTV decorator but I do have a decent eye for what works and doesn’t. Today our home is lovely and I am always proud (humbly so) for people to be here.
Back to my daughter. She was ‘working’ on the laundry room – this wonderful add-on room has always been my nemesis. She stood in the doorway between the laundry room and the kitchen and she asked the question,
Now, tell me what you absolutely NEED in here and what I can donate and toss.
I wish we had taken before photos – the end results are tidy and efficient. I’ve learned one NEEDS very little to accomplish much.
Need.
Time’s up.
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Thank you Susan. Your post speaks to me and my bins that NEED someone to go through them. Have a blessed weekend, Julie
Bins? Did you say bins? My daughter was not allowed in mine. No need — they are tucked away neatly, in order, out of sight. LOL
Susan I admit some bins are labeled and neat. Others have become a catch all 🙁
You’ll find you need less as you begin to pack. Fun days ahead!
I’m seeing that now, Debbie. You are my example!
I have a love/hate relationship with organization. I’d like to think that as I get older, I get better at it. Some days.
I’m learning to toss and donate – it’s actually fun and freeing!
We have been cleaning out a basement of 26 years of clutter and I find I need a lot less than I thought I do. I think I have narrowed it down to very little and am looking forward to a spacious house. We have hauled off more than a few truckloads! All I really need is Jesus and he fills the whole void where everything else misses the mark! Thanks for stopping by! Have a good weekend!
Amen to this!
I always found that moving is a good chance to have a clear out and get rid of things I don’t really need. It’s hard to find the motivation otherwise!
I’m learning. Hubs is really learning this. He has hoarder in his veins.
Your last line is so full of meaning. Much CAN be accomplished with very little. I need to remember that.
The older I get? The less I need!
Susan, we have so much and we need so little. We down sized quite a bit when we moved to the trailer. My nemesis is books. Love you. DIANA
Thanks for coming by, Diana!
Susan, I have taken truckloads to donate. Why did I hang on to it? Almost done with my remodel and renters are moving in on the 15th. Praying for you as you move forward. I know it can be hard and so proud of you.
Karen — it’s amazing, isn’t it?
I took before photos of my kitchen the other day, but haven’t posted them as I cannot bear it! Sounds very exciting moving! God Bless
Com’on Rachel – please? We’ll cheer you on!
I really like your post. It reminds me of a friend’s dream in which she saw a house looking amazing on the outside, but having several places inside needing some attention. Once she woke up she realized Holy Spirit was speaking to her about our heart homes, and how we need Him as our Master Renovator!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful words of encouragement today. Thanks for stopping by my post as well. #FMF neighbor #16
Master Renovator – I need Him!!!
It’s amazing how much one doesn’t need. I took several bags of stuff to a local Goodwill when I moved a few months ago. I’m in the 44 spot this week.
Tara – honestly? The less we have to choose from? I think we are better off.
As Al Sever said, it’s best to have little and need less. Loved this.
And sculptured shag carpet…ugh.
I agree with Al. The carpet was ripped out to reveal beautiful old oak wood floors!
Oh my, this: “I’ve learned one NEEDS very little to accomplish much.” So true!! Thank you for this!
SO true!
What a valuable lesson. You are so right. We don’t always need everything we think we do. I am so glad that Jesus provides my need. He knows my need even better than I do. Thanks for sharing.
YES HE DOES!
Moving really does have a way of separating the needs from the wants and other extras!
And it is needful for us!