Cleaning Closets

Porter and CR ... Tio was a little nervous but once he got the hang of it, he did not want to let go.

So, what started out as just repainting the walls that had been damaged turned into a full fledged "Spring Cleaning". I have always heard of this, but I usually clean all year round. However, I think I know the true meaning behind this coined term now. Taking out all the items stuffed into little crevices. Pulling down sweater boxes. Finding things that you had bought, hid from a child, and never used before. Discovering objects of your husband's past that show a lot of why he is who he is today. Dusting, spider web attacking and even some shedding of tears. The "Spring Cleaning" parralled into my own life. This year my "Spring Cleaning" not only seemed to attack my house, but my heart as well. We all need a good cleansing sometimes. I had to unhook the TV in the bedroom while I painted and ended up ruining something, so I had complete silence while debombing. I had so many hours to think and pray as I cleaned. I came across many things that brought me back to this time a year ago. Me finding out we had to move to Bishop sooner than I wanted to. Uncle Steve passing away. Doctors finding new cancer in Grandpa. Me feeling resentment and anger to my husband for having to work here all the time instead of being with me in College Station. Me asking if marriage was really what I had thought it was going to be. Me attacking everyone around me except my own heart, intentions and desires. It made me think about how much I have grown over the past year in my marriage. How close and humble Bishop has made me to my family, imparticullarly my husband. I have grown closer to our Maker. I feel that I have been able to have some much needed soul repair over the last year, and my "Spring Cleaning" helped get out all the old cobwebs, hidden pictures and memories that held me back and down from my now. Wherever you are right now, know that God has you there for His purpose, His will and His glory. Quit thinking selfishly and start living selflessly. Be proud and happy with what you are blessed with! Enjoy our Risen Savior this Easter holiday.

Caleb sunnin' and shartin! Bill is already teaching him a few things.

Caleb William and I after he just sharted!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. -Romans 8:28
Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you." Galatians 5:1 from The Message