STUFF

We officially have too much. How is it that we can accumulate so many things... and then somehow still feel the need for more? If you haven't guessed, our shipment arrived this week. We're making good progress on getting things put away, but we still have a few days work ahead of us. The kitchen is the hub of our home, so that's the room I started with. As soon as my pot rack is hung on the wall it will be complete. I sorted as I went and I have two boxes full of kitchen items to give away. Did you know that "tupperware" multiplies when left alone in the cupboard? It's true.... how else would I end up with so much of it?
I've found all of my souvenirs and, praise the Lord, none of them were broken. I was prepared to let go just in case, but God was merciful :) In fact, so far, nothing is broken.... what a blessing! I have found a few instances of ridiculous packing though. Some of my paper items were bent, clothing left hanging out of boxes and then taped over, but the most annoying by far was what I found yesterday. I was unrolling something wrapped in paper and, thankfully, was being very careful just in case the item(s) would fall out. It turned out to be my husband's folding knife... which has a 6 inch blade, like something you'd take hunting, and is very sharp. This wouldn't be a big deal except it was OPEN. As far as we can figure, the mover in Jerusalem must have started "playing" with it and couldn't figure out how to close it. So instead of asking, he just wrapped it up. I'm very glad I didn't drop it out of the paper into my foot!
One surprising fact I discovered was the amount of sewing items I own. After the kitchen, my sewing supplies filled the most boxes. Sewing machine, serger, notions, & fabric.... about 8 large boxes full, not including my table, cabinet, & shelves. It's a good thing I have a whole room for it all. I need to start thinning out my supplies though.... our future homes might not be so spacious.
Here's a question for you..... if you were only going to live somewhere for 1 year, would you take the time to hang up all of your pictures and decorations? Keep in mind, when you leave you have to take it all down and patch all the holes!