It was a lot of work but the Yard Sale was a success.
Afterwards, as we walked through the house… our home… we kept finding things
and saying, “Oh gosh! Maybe we should have put that out, too!”
We were able to find homes for items we no longer used (or
wanted) and turn it into cash. It was, as I indicated, work. We met some
wonderful people. Some had stories, such as the woman who had a craniotomy this
past November. She picked up a sign I had on my wall (and determined I didn’t
need anymore). It was dark brown, probably eight inches high by four feet in
length and said in an off white lettering, “Life isn’t about waiting for the
storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. She picked it up and
gently began to tell me her story about the surgery and how she knew she would
be alright, that the Lord would take care of her, that God would provide… and
that this sign was proof of that. I had a couple of hand thrown pottery mugs
that had sayings on them, one was “God Will Provide” and the other was “Spirit
of Adoption”. I wrapped them up and gave them to her as a gift. Somehow, they
just seemed to have her name written all over them!
My dear friend, The Brady Lady came and helped us with the
sale. She is quite the sales person and barked out what was available and by
golly, persons went right to them and eventually they sold.
From 6:30 a.m. when we opened the door until approximately
2:00 p.m. we were busy and almost everything was sold. Yard Sales begin and end
early in Arizona due to the heat.
I believe that the Lord honored our endeavor because we are
seeking to simplify our lives, minimize our possessions and because we prayed
about it! You may recall that the word of the year for me was S.I.M.P.L.I.F.Y.
I think it was also due in part to organization, cleanliness
and display. I will and have driven by yard sales where items are just thrown out
on the lawn. Also, we generally don't sell clothing at our yard sales. Our church has a wonderful program, a Clothing Exchange. Persons bring something and then take something.
This works out wonderfully for low income families and allows single moms to clothe their children adequately.
I am not the person who likes to dicker for a deal, but
Husband does and he did. Actually, I’ve been known to say, “Fifty cents,
really? Here, I’ll give you a dollar!”
We had a mom and her beautiful little two year old daughter
show up, and I had a vintage felt beret in red. I placed it on the child’s head
and said, “Every little girl needs to have some dress up clothes, this has your
name on it!” She looked so cute with it on, too! I wouldn’t let her mom pay for
it and gave her another hat, “just because”. Besides, it was Kentucky Derby day…
and every little girl needs a Derby hat!
We even had a couple ask if they could look at our home for
purchase, which we are considering! We have some options that we are
considering and relocation is one of them. We hope to get closer to Tucson
where the VA Clinic is due to Husband’s recently diagnosed disability due to
some Viet Nam era exposure. Any and all cardio related issues will be covered
completely. He has already had one heart attack and has two stents, so… we’re
making some serious inquiries and considerations.
That’s about all for the Yard Sale update!
Simply yours,
Tamara
Proverbs 15:16 The Message
A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.
I wish we lived closer, Tamara. I feel we would be good friends.
ReplyDeleteYou have a heart and spirit that speaks to me...reaches into my very heart. What a kind and lovely lady you are.
Sending your husband prayers.
Love you, my friend....
J.
Oh Dear Jackie! We are good friends and will have all of eternity together! It is not that I am so kind and lovely... I seriously didn't want to pack up any leftover yard sale items!
DeleteI was so hoping you'd give an update on how the yard sale went Tamara. The same thing over here is called a garage sale and I have no ideal why because everyone has them in their yard!
ReplyDeleteObviously yours went brilliantly! I was deeply touched by the people who came by and their stories. Some wonderful interchanges.
Looks like more changes in the air for you and dear Husband. Prayers for his health and that you end up just where you should be.
Hugs
Rose
Our Yard Sale was held mostly in our garage! Isn't that a hoot? I suppose I should call it a G.R.O.J. Sale - Get Rid Of Junk! As always, one person's trash is another person's treasure!
Deleteso happy your yard sale went well!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about your husband's
heart!