Packin' up & cleanin' out

One of the more difficult tasks of clearing out our things is letting go of stuff. Not all stuff; I've had no troubles selling picture frames, furniture, clothes or decor items. Wanna know what gets me?

Books.
Books are my weakness. The stack of books we are passed on to others was enormous. The stack of books we kept is... not so much. How do I choose between so many wonderful stories and so many helpful ideas? The piles of books that have lead me in a new directon stretch along the wall. The countless times I've snuggled with the swinklets and rhymed or learned about new things or enjoyed familiar characters are represented in the little hardbound editions.

Yes I have a Kindle (though at the moment I think it's done for) and yes we can check books out at the library but it's not the same as the giant collection of treasured tomes that we had.

It's time now for new people to grow and for new kiddos to enjoy getting to know the wonderful inhabitants of those many places.

Goodbye sweet friends...may we meet again someday.