Whittling Down, Making Space, Helping Others

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About a week ago I posted a discussion regarding the need to find a storage unit to hold some of our stuff. After talking with my husband he told me not to worry about getting a storage unit. He said I should focus on getting rid of some of the items I have held onto. On Facebook there was a woman who said that she and her family were starting over and needed some Christmas lights and decorations. I told her that I had some extra lights and decorations. I went through my Christmas decorations and found 4 strands of white lights that I haven't been using. Also had quite a few decorations for the tree and house that I gave her. I then asked her if she needed anything for her household. She was quick to give me a list. Dishes, cups, pots and pans, silverware, and a few other things. So, I headed to the kitchen to see what I could gather for her. I had purchased a new, inexpensive cookware set about 9 years ago. I used it quite a bit, but have slowly been replacing it with cast iron cookware. So I put that set into a box. Checked in my lower cabinets for more to give her. I had 2 crock pots, one big, one small. I put the big one in the box, took it out, put it back in, took it out, and finally convinced myself that I do not need the big one. I hadn't used it in over a year. If I do use one it will be the smaller one. Found an old toaster, which I had only used for a week before I decided that I didn't like the way it toasted and replaced it with a better model. Put that in the box too. Found a small Pyrex baking dish that is too small for any dish I would make. Put that in the box. Added some plastic cups in the box as well. Had to take out the McDonald's plastic cup because Little Miss couldn't part with it. LOL. I loaded up the car and headed to meet her husband. He was happy to accept them. Took him 2 trips to bring them to their apartment. Told him I would see what else I had that I think could help them out. Later that evening I got a message from the woman to thank me for everything. She said her daughter was thrilled to see the toaster!! That really made me smile to think that something like a toaster could make someone happy. I am now reaching out to my friends to see if they can also help this family out with items that I do not have for them. Still thinking about other things I can give them to help them along. You never know what little things you can do for others that will make their lives better. Reach out, help out.