encourage and declutter

our house looks like we're moving or maybe like a tornado hit? 

wow i have a lot of stuff, i can't wait to get rid of anything i don't find beautiful or useful.

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans Hofmann



today i went to church with my friend Ashley and it was so refreshing, so peaceful. listening to the pastor speak about our "word" was encouraging and scary. we hold so much power in our words. we can be encouraging or discouraging. i want to be more encouraging. even if it may not seem to make sense or be possible, i don't think encouragement ever hurts.

to myself: you're on the right track Abbey. remember progression, not perfection and to thine own self be true.


to Adam: i am sorry i doubted your superhero couch moving powers.
great job honey.
we are a really good decluttering duo.

and to Ashley: thank you for helping me today and encouraging me when i was about to give up.  it truly meant so much to me.