Don’t Throw It Away

When you love something, you don’t throw it away.

I have been cleaning things out recently, getting rid of some things, and packing others. There were a few items in particular that held so many memories for me. The sting of times past brought tears to my eyes. I found myself lost in the smell, the touch, the feel of each one as I made my decisions on what to keep and what to get rid of. I gingerly pack up and say goodbye to certain items, while I prepare the others for the upcoming move.

I have discovered that while I am not a materialistic person, I find getting rid of things can be difficult for me. I cannot part with the memory. The people attached to the memory. I realize that it isn’t easy to throw away what you love. What you had. Or what you dreamt of one day having.

There are many people who have come in and impacted my heart and my life. Some have stayed. Others left. Relationships for me- they have been challenging. But I am thankful for the memories I have been given. I am even more grateful for those who didn’t throw away their love for me. I am not easy to love. As much as I love loving- I make many mistakes. This is something I must own. Something I must work on.

Becoming a better version of who God intended me to be.