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For the past 11 months, Renaissance Man and I have lived in only 300 square feet.
Most of that time, it’s been fine—really. But yesterday . . .
The space started closing in, and I was *almost* overcome with a really gripe-y attitude.
Almost.
My desk was messy. (Still is). The floor needed swept. Books needed to be put away. (Still do.) The TV was distracting me.
And we’d spent the morning meeting with Builder #4.
The meeting was positive, but (as my husband said afterward) we’re a bit jaded. We’ve been down this road before—three times—and we’ll “believe it when we see it”.
Thankfully, a short walk straightened out my mind and allowed me to return to our tiny house a kinder, less overwhelmed person.
Actually, I’m overcome with gratitude for this little space we call Home.
It’s truly been a godsend, and I’m glad we haven’t been in the middle of a house build with all of the uncertainties of this past year. Things appear to be settling down and paths are starting to appear.
We’re hopeful.
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A messy house gets to me, too! And I love to walk to clear my head! Currently I am overcome by parenting stresses. 🙂 Teenagers and one college aged daughter. Fun to stop in and see your post!
It can be hard to check bad attitudes. I know this well myself. My messy house also seems to close in on me, but I try to remind myself that this space is a huge blessing. Less than a year ago we were a family of five in a space much smaller than this, and now there is room to breathe, even if the kids do tend to trash every bit of it. 😉 Thanks for the important gratitude reminder.
A year ago I was where you are now and I had to overcome my anxiety of a new house and all that goes with it and replace it for gratitude for the little apartment we were staying in that allowed us a front road seat to watch our house dreams become reality! Loved your post, Cindy
The last time I felt overcome was NOW. I wrote about it today. I am so overcome that a project that I had made great progress on has to be reworked. I really feel overcome, but this is a very short contract so when it’s done I will be relieved and on to the next thing. God is good and does good. 🙂