Saturday, August 20, 2011

Still opening boxes...

Yes, I know.  For those of you who know me well, you probably can't believe I'm still opening boxes; but it's true.  Richard and I opened the boxes containing all our 'wall art' this morning, but sadly, we only hung a few things.  The wall space is different here...the large pictures aren't large enough and the small pictures are too small.  So after a full morning of trying to make things fit, I realize they won't and I will have bare walls for awhile.  I think that's the reason I've put off opening all this stuff...that's the reason I'm not feeling 'at home' here yet.  But then I remind myself that this world is not my home...it's just a temporary dwelling place. Heaven is my real home.  2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us to fix our eyes not on what is seen (like pictures & mirrors or candles & calendars) but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.  

Oh yes, I can see more shopping trips in my future, but I always remind myself that even though it's fun to buy and display 'things' they really are just things.

  
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  1. ColetteAugust 21, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I understand you see the bare walls, but when I was there just a few days after you moved in, it already looked like home. You know what they say - "home is where the heart is". Just give it a little time -- your heart is still adjusting to all the change. I know you - it won't be long and you'll have things looking just as warm, beautiful and "homey" as always! Your home is beautiful!! But I am looking forward to some of those shopping trips :)

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  2. NancyAugust 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Yay, she's back!!!! I was beginning to think that one post was all you were going to do.
    Getting things up on the walls is the hardest part. Ditto to Colette =)

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  3. Kathy D.August 22, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    If you need a shopping partner let me know.
    Colleen, I am sure tht your home looks beautiful, as usual.

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