tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post3926394577206280952..comments2024-03-29T03:32:06.950-04:00Comments on Closed Doors, Open Windows: Someone Said Today Was National Pack Rat Day?Pamela M. Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-74082226070817678992017-05-19T09:21:30.312-04:002017-05-19T09:21:30.312-04:00I guess we can all relate to some sort of collecti...I guess we can all relate to some sort of collections a.k.a. pack rat collections LOL!. But I have to say yours is so neat and many beautiful objects. Have a day and weekend of blessings dear Pamela.Toni https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171124552895606916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-78390502765433753072017-05-18T17:53:53.632-04:002017-05-18T17:53:53.632-04:00I do have a few sentimental items I've hung on...I do have a few sentimental items I've hung on to, especially as they relate to family, but Danny and I are more or less minimalists. You certainly have some gorgeous and unique objects in your various collections, Pam, but I have no doubt where your heart's treasure is. God knows, too!<br />Blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-11882785935823906142017-05-18T14:06:27.175-04:002017-05-18T14:06:27.175-04:00Pam, I can relate all to well to your post. I'...Pam, I can relate all to well to your post. I'm a bit of a "collector" of "stuff"--it seems to be a genetic trait for several generations. In the years since my mom passed (2008), I've parted with many things (likely still not enough but...)--lots to the landfill others to the recycling center, and some given away. And yes, I've kept some. <br /><br />As I think on things, I do see the need to go through and part with more items (mostly all mine)...they have long since served their purposes. <br /><br />I know that I need to keep before me the words of Jesus to store up treasures in Heaven--those are treasures that I want to add to--treasures that will last for eternity.<br /><br />Blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-53048893194073887062017-05-18T13:25:14.344-04:002017-05-18T13:25:14.344-04:00I have to admit, I am exactly the opposite....I te...I have to admit, I am exactly the opposite....I tend to give away or throw away and keep things simple. Now Jim, he is a hoarder big time!Ramblings of a Retired Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983190448035117259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-25762443424419193892017-05-18T11:38:05.436-04:002017-05-18T11:38:05.436-04:00Beautiful! I had to face my pack rat tendencies he...Beautiful! I had to face my pack rat tendencies head on when I prepared to move. I used very similar thoughts when I went through things - if it had sentimental value, was given to me by someone special or brought a smile to my face - I kept it. We do accumulate so many things and something those things tend to own us! I found that out as I had heart burn getting rid of things! An excellent post!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483833008527417306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-40184660809055355122017-05-18T11:18:03.450-04:002017-05-18T11:18:03.450-04:00I love your collections and have several of those ...I love your collections and have several of those myself...as I have discussed these past few months as we moved into our retirement home and had to purge a bit. It isn't easy, but having family to absorb some of the precious pieces helps, and so does recognizing that we can't take it with us. Bring JOY into the picture. Sometime those things we think we can't live without don't bring us any joy at all. Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-30861097720548722292017-05-18T10:49:49.779-04:002017-05-18T10:49:49.779-04:00I loved seeing your collection of treasured things...I loved seeing your collection of treasured things Pam! And then as you wrote about the Lord dealing with your heart about what to keep and how much and treasures in heaven versus treasures on earth. When we downsized a couple of years ago from 2000+ sq ft to 780 sq ft, it was a HUGE difficulty for me, in so many ways, yet I persevered. I still have a few treasures boxed up, things that carry deep memories, but for the most part, I gave or sold a LOT of things, and it does make life simpler. It can be done, but I'll be the first to tell you its not an easy task, rather exhausting and daunting, but FULFILLING when you get there. I love your old hutch filled with the vintage treasures! My MIL has one just like it. Now, as we live in this tiny home, I find myself staying away from places where I would find things that "had" to come home with me, lol! I just have no place to put them! I enjoyed your post today and seeing all the gorgeous vintage collections that you have :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-67391542785311468762017-05-18T09:50:20.135-04:002017-05-18T09:50:20.135-04:00Pam: I didn't know there was a day to focus on...Pam: I didn't know there was a day to focus on our hoarding tendencies. I have a friend who tells me she has too much stuff. I understand, because I do as well. Just before Lent began a Facebook friend posted an idea. We could use the 40 days to declutter. I decided to try it.When the weather turned colder, I got lazy about this project. I did some of this decluttering last week or was it rearranging and hiding it?quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-90056254555445502832017-05-18T06:58:33.027-04:002017-05-18T06:58:33.027-04:00I don't think we should feel guilty about the ...I don't think we should feel guilty about the things we have that are in some way special to us for whatever reason...but it becomes a problem when the things become more important than being able to part with them in order to do something more beneficial for all concerned. That's kind of where I'm at...thinking through that process...IF we were to "downsize"...what would have to go...and what would have to stay? When there are family memories attached to the items it makes it more difficult...especially when no one else seems to want them...So I pray about this and want to do what is right in God's eyes. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-58068326924648587602017-05-18T06:54:48.480-04:002017-05-18T06:54:48.480-04:00Thank you Sandi. The watermelon pitcher was a gif...Thank you Sandi. The watermelon pitcher was a gift from a friend. I do enjoy it and use it for iced tea when we have gatherings here...which is often. I may need to enlist your help some day when it comes time to "get rid of things". Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-68529459065577216412017-05-18T06:53:02.332-04:002017-05-18T06:53:02.332-04:00Thank you for that, Mary. I appreciate your under...Thank you for that, Mary. I appreciate your understanding of my situation, because that is what I have felt I was for all these years as things have been passed down to me from various family members, etc., but there is a limit...and I'm afraid I've about reached the overload limit...because I'm starting to feel a bit hemmed in by these treasures. Praying for God's wisdom in this.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-11279845943556136582017-05-18T06:34:35.658-04:002017-05-18T06:34:35.658-04:00Matthew 6 is one of the more recent memory challen...Matthew 6 is one of the more recent memory challenges that I've done with Do Not Depart. I still go over it through the Scripture Typer app and every time that I type those words about treasures I go through the same thought process as you have shared here, Pam. There is always some soul searching going on. Thank you for sharing your heart here. It is making me to think things through again. xxDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-3810857336004415942017-05-17T23:08:50.404-04:002017-05-17T23:08:50.404-04:00Love that watermelon pitcher on the top shelf!
I ...Love that watermelon pitcher on the top shelf!<br /><br />I like to get rid of things. I love to clean out, toss out, give away, and minimalize. My hubby likes to keep things to remember things. :)<br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-90033060861989835382017-05-17T21:33:31.218-04:002017-05-17T21:33:31.218-04:00Not a hoarder, not a pack rat, just a keeper of pr...Not a hoarder, not a pack rat, just a keeper of precious treasures!!Visits With Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606696720339004295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-38249385235404513562017-05-17T18:53:22.256-04:002017-05-17T18:53:22.256-04:00Thank you Becky. You know where I'm coming fr...Thank you Becky. You know where I'm coming from...this Mursch collector's gene is really deep and strong! Apparently your part of the family tree didn't quite get this gene. It must have all gone to my part of the family tree. LOL!!!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-21946251450379793242017-05-17T18:16:29.901-04:002017-05-17T18:16:29.901-04:00Beautifully said. You certainly have a gift with ...Beautifully said. You certainly have a gift with words!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854488079771334496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-85734507622346400352017-05-17T17:51:46.804-04:002017-05-17T17:51:46.804-04:00thank you Nonnie...you helped me get inspired to w...thank you Nonnie...you helped me get inspired to write today! I think Terri D. also had the same "Hodgepodge" today, so both of you made me start thinking! Thank you! Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-43464484653974252682017-05-17T17:50:36.442-04:002017-05-17T17:50:36.442-04:00I know it is difficult to let go of family relics....I know it is difficult to let go of family relics...and I have sons who aren't interested in tea cups and tea pots and dolls, etc., nor do I have any granddaughters (yet) so I know when I go, these things will go elsewhere. but I won't care then. I will check out your collections page on your site. Thank you for visiting here today. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-85404074574680210452017-05-17T17:48:19.599-04:002017-05-17T17:48:19.599-04:00Wow! Thank you Annie! Now if I can only follow th...Wow! Thank you Annie! Now if I can only follow through with this and learn to let go of these things...it is a challenge...Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-88292049172108292052017-05-17T17:11:24.513-04:002017-05-17T17:11:24.513-04:00Oh yes! You nailed it! i recognize a few items her...Oh yes! You nailed it! i recognize a few items here in the photos! 😉 I am saving this because it's so good, especially this list of the eternal treasures. I love the way you took this national holiday (😉) and made a devotional. Well done!Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-1722307430683390562017-05-17T16:21:40.538-04:002017-05-17T16:21:40.538-04:00Hi Pamela, I enjoyed your post today. I am still b...Hi Pamela, I enjoyed your post today. I am still blogging and I have a page at my site called collections. We downsized and my garage still has things I need to get rid of. I inherited things too that are hard to let go. I don't collect many of the things I use to. You sound a lot like me. My kids don't want my collections so I will eventually sell them or give them away. I looked on line at it is Pack Rat Day!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311653940493662281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-67926535306433106132017-05-17T16:17:36.928-04:002017-05-17T16:17:36.928-04:00Beautiful! You said it all just right.Beautiful! You said it all just right.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679083454202307997noreply@blogger.com