Bye, Bye Anxiety!

As many of you know, this Saturday I am having a giveaway at my home from 10-2. I am cleaning and organizing in preparation for Baby Ludwig. It has been stressful having to sort through everything and almost painful at times parting with certain things. However, I know it is worth it. I cannot even tell you how much anxiety has gone away as I have gotten organized. So much has happened just in one week's time! I really like donating things to a worthy cause, but even more than that I like giving it to people I know and love. That is exciting and gives me warm fuzzies inside! There is something really freeing about getting rid of things you do not use. It is like I have been carrying anxiety about having so much stuff for years and didn't even realize it until I started going through the stuff and getting rid of it. I am sleeping better at night and have a lot more peace. God is teaching me that things do not bring happiness! I think in some ways I have used things to make me happy. You have heard of emotional eaters-I think that I was kind of an emotional buyer. I mean not so bad that we got into debt or anything, but I still had more stuff then I needed. Honestly, I have given more things away in the last 2 years than I have in my entire life! It brings me so much joy to part with things. Whoever thought that I would feel that way-especially when they are things that I like?!? I have learned a lot from this and feel like this lesson will make me a better mother. I don't want to pass on bad habits by the example I set. I want my child to walk in freedom! I finally understand the root from which some of my anxiety has been coming. Now that I know, I am committed to only buying things that I really need! Thank you Lord for changing my heart and mind! And thanks ahead of time to all of you who come over and take stuff home. This really is the best gift you could give me or Baby Ludwig! I hope to see you soon!