As more things are packed, two rooms are stacked with boxes, and other rooms becoming strangely empty. My office- the little front bedroom, feels bizarre. The single bed went to a local charity months ago. We've sold the desk unit, and moved out the other bits and pieces. For some months I have been using a stacking chair from church, and my lovely Captain's chair has gone to Cornerstones. The rickety metal garden table [which we'd decided to leave behind in the shed] has come inside. So this is my workstation nowI think the dents in the carpet will gradually recover. Bob's office is almost empty now - but he kept the green screen curtain up until all the recording work was finished. The last couple of years have seen a few health problems for the pair of us, and we could do with some R&R.
A couple of people have remarked recently that when we arrived 6 years ago we "hit the ground running" and we haven't stopped since. I'm hoping that as we are retired, we also get re-tyred. I reckon we are both definitely due for a retread! Another friend, Rev Lynne, an Anglican priest, says that she is praying that we will be re-fired with fresh energy and enthusiasm from the Holy Spirit, as God leads us into new areas of service.
Isn't this the most beautiful handmade card? Sent from blogfriend Judi in Canada, it ticks all the right boxes - I love the industrious bee, and the shining golden details. And yes "Celebrate every moment" is a great motto. Thank you Judi, I'll treasure this, and your thoughtful personal greeting inside. It arrived with a proper handwritten letter too - what a treat.
Retired, re-tyred, re-fired, the adventure continues...
I have read somewhere that if you put ice cubes on carpet dents, it helps.
ReplyDeleteThe room is empty now so I shall try that. Thanks
DeleteHow utterly LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteAfter the carpet has absorbed the ice cube, use fork tines to scrape up the carpet fibers, so they stand up again. Our realtor told us this when we bought our big house, lots of carpet.
ReplyDeleteAnother useful tip, thanks!
DeleteVehicle tyres are spelled as tires, here, so, your heading would read "retired, re-tired, and re-fired". :) I hope you are able to take the time to relax and take things easy for a bit. Then, when you've rested and feel refreshed, you will no doubt be off and running! Will you have help with unpacking all those boxes and putting things away at the other end?
ReplyDeleteTwo family members will be helping us, for which I am very grateful
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