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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Delusions of Grandeur
Why is it that the world is good and all seems well when my house is clean? And why am I always convinced that I will be able to keep it that way for more than a day?
I always feel more at peace when the house is clean. I can physically feel the difference. And yet, I hear ya'. My house can be spotless one day and a disaster the next. I can't keep up that pace all the time and when I let my guard down the place is a mess again.
I was saying the same thing to Jerry's Dad when he came over, he is a 70ish year old Grandpa, I was telling him that I really do clean.....When he gave me some insight. He graciously shared with me that our Home gets cluttered and messy because we LIVE in it. It is a well used home full of love, (and mess) He says that homes that are clean are usually not lived in much- since those people are usually gone at work, restaurants, and day care. It did my heart good to know our house is a home, a well-used home, not just a house.
Some day when the kids are gone the house will be spotless, and all too quiet.
8 comments:
I hear you.
I have set my expectations low. I just hope to have my place stay clean for 3 hours. Sigh.
Ha! I know what you mean.
I always feel more at peace when the house is clean. I can physically feel the difference. And yet, I hear ya'. My house can be spotless one day and a disaster the next. I can't keep up that pace all the time and when I let my guard down the place is a mess again.
I was saying the same thing to Jerry's Dad when he came over, he is a 70ish year old Grandpa, I was telling him that I really do clean.....When he gave me some insight. He graciously shared with me that our Home gets cluttered and messy because we LIVE in it. It is a well used home full of love, (and mess) He says that homes that are clean are usually not lived in much- since those people are usually gone at work, restaurants, and day care. It did my heart good to know our house is a home, a well-used home, not just a house.
Some day when the kids are gone the house will be spotless, and all too quiet.
Nicole, I can physically feel the difference, too. And that's just it--can't keep up that pace all the time. :)
lauralynn--good wisdom. :) I'm encouraged.
Amen, and amen, and amen! To all of you!!
Love you, Inthestory!
Mine never stays clean either. :(
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