Stuff we have.

For years now I had been planning to participate in the neighborhood garage sale. Yesterday, I went in the basement to do the annual cleanup. Guess what I found. All the things that my child will need to start on her own are right there in the basement. A set of canisters for her to keep tea, sugar and cookies in. Set of bathroom accessories; bed side lamps, floor lamp, nightstand, writing table a spare bed frame with the headboard and a lot more...
I know clutter is bad, hoarding is wrong, but in my case--it seems like things are going to work out just fine and we will be saving a lot of money. Money that can be used for other more important things.
As I was cleaning up the basement, I was actually preparing myself to accept the fact that children grow up and they move on. I was feeling at peace with myself and enjoying getting things together.
People say soon I will be going through the empty nest syndrome...I think not, if only I plan wisely to engage myself in community activities to keep my self beneficial to others.
Well I have a few years to go before my nest will be completely empty, until then I am holding on to the fort.

I'm Back.

After a long time out, I am back...It was a busy time out. Apartment hunting is not an easy matter by any means. So much to look for, safe community, location, easy transportation to and from the apartment. But the most important thing is getting to school on time.
Having done all that, renting a place, yet I found to my greatest surprise is that I am not ready for my child to move on in life. With each passing day I am getting anxious. How is my child going to live on her own, how is she going to manage on her own, how will she cook, clean and study all at the same time? Is she capable?
Then many of my friends encourage me to have faith in her abilities, that she is grown up and can very well manage on her own....Can she? I find myself asking that every day.
Regardless, I like it or not...there comes a time when parents have to let their young ones go. I can not hold on to her forever, it is time. I had been preparing her for this day all her life...now I can not hold her back. She has worked very hard for this day; It is time for her to realize her dreams....
I will always pray for her and wish her all the luck and success in this world and hereafter.
May all her hard work and sacrifices bring her happiness and peace.
Ameen.