Right in the middle of real life, I’ve been getting ready for my moving sale, which I’ve set for this coming Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12th. So, if you are in the Birmingham area and want to stop by, please email me at [email protected] for all the info and directions. I’d love for all of you to stop by who can! Sale will start at 8 a.m. on Friday and the same on Saturday.
As you know, I have LOTS of great stuff. And it is just stuff. Don’t feel bad that I’m paring down. It will be less to move and I really don’t need to hang onto all of this anyway.
Besides, I will want to go thrifting again at some point. 🙂
I’ve enjoyed it all and now I’d like to pass it along to another good home. 
Glassware
Fruit Dishes from Macy’s. I’ve had these awhile and hardly ever use them, since I have several other sets, so I’m hoping someone will want this beautiful set of dishes. I’m not selling things dirt cheap, but it will be fair prices. I’m asking $150 for this complete set of 10, plus serving pieces. 
Lightweight wall hanging. 
Set of 3 botanicals.
Glass front cabinet came from Homegoods.
Entertainment center and TV.
Lots of small accessories.
Vintage dresser and mirror. UPDATE: Friends from church came by and this piece is sold now. 
End table. This is sold too!
Glass console table and lots more stuff.
UPDATE: Black sleigh bed is sold too.
This black queen sleigh bed will be sold, as well as other things in this room, like a black nightstand and chest of drawers. Several accessories in here too. The room has changed from this pic, but there’s plenty that I can sell in here. 
UPDATE: Toile drapes are sold.
I’m going to sell my toile drapery panels. I have 2 pair of these (one in the dining room) and it’s time to send them to a new home. If I happen to not sell them at my moving sale and some of you might be interested in them, I will ship these. I’m asking $100 per pair, or $200 for both pair, which I think you’d agree is a good price for custom made lined panels. My mom made these for me and they are well made. 
That chest of drawers on the left will also be in the sale. It’s an antique piece, so I’m not going to sell it dirt cheap either. I think I put $150 on it. 
This lamp and end table and most accessories will be in the sale. Lamp is sold! 
This king bed will be sold, along with box spring and mattress and the damask bedding. I’ve enjoyed this room, but don’t mind passing it on. Many accessories in here will be sold too, including the lamps.
Whatever is not sold in this first sale, I will carry over to another sale in March. I’ve got quite a lot of Christmas stuff that I’m going to sell too and since my display space is limited, I can’t even get it all out right now. I’ve also got garden and outdoor stuff to sell, probably some now and some later.
Believe me, I’ve got plenty left to move and I won’t even miss all of this. I’m saving my favorite things and still have more than enough to keep.
I know there’s been a lot of curiosity on what in the world is going on and believe me, I understand. From the searches I’ve been getting on my search engine, Israel and husband have gotten quite a few hits over the last week, along with the first Israel post that I decided to take down. Since my plans have changed, it seemed best to just take that first post down.
Let me just tell you this. Whatever your speculation might be, you all have absolutely no idea of the tangled web that is behind the scenes of my situation. It is much more complicated than you can possibly imagine and I just cannot share all of that right now, but perhaps one day I will. Do I know the future and what all is going to happen? Absolutely not. But, one thing I do know. My God is in control and He is the one I will listen to.
See that scripture over there on my sidebar? ——-> the one that says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”. Well, that absolutely is my life verse and the one that I continue to cling to. He has my best interest at heart and He knows the best path for me to take and that I will stand on firmly and strongly. My Lord is good, ALL the time. Even in trials and chaos, His grace is sufficient for me.
So, as I remove myself from the chaos that I’ve been in and go home to my parents, I still ask for your continued prayers as I walk the path that is before me. Trusting the Lord and not my own understanding.
He has always, always seen me through and He will not leave me now, that I know for certain.
The Family Dollar $50 giveaway winner is Christy with Happy Greene Day blog. Congrats, Christy! Enjoy your prize.
Rhoda…thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers………Keep your faith and the rest will be alright……
Andrea
Dear Rhoda,
I will keep in the light and love of the Divine. Your faith will sustain you and take you through whatever lies ahead. The true beauty in your life is intangible, steadfast and within you.
Wishing you the very best today and always. God Bless you.
Rhoda,
Please know you are on my mind and in my prayers throughout the day. When troubles come and the future is foggy it is such a comfort to know that God knows the plans He has for us. Your blog is the first blog I ever went to and is one I continue to check daily. You are loved and being prayed for by many.
God Bless.
Amen! What a testimony you are of God’s faithfulness and trustworthiness. Praying along with you and learning from your wisdom and grace. xoxo
Wow Rhoda… just wow. And I barely know what to say.
But you are right, these are only things. I will be VERY looking forward to what new things you will bring to us in the future. 🙂
Donna
Good luck with your moving sale! Wish I lived nearby so I could help out. I’ve been thinking about you nonstop the last week! Sending up prayers for sure! I admire your attitude. You are one strong lady!! 🙂
p.s. Can’t believe people are googling that sort of stuff …ugh. I think this post & your other post were well written and from the heart!
Hi Rhoda,
After reading your blog for sometime, and watching you accumulate these beautiful things, it breaks my heart to see you display them for sale. However, as you said, they are “things”, and with all things memories are attached. So as you “cleanse” and move on, I know you will get new things to attach fresh, new memories too. I wish you nothing but the best, and I look forward to reading abut your new life in Georgia. Good luck my friend, and hugs to you from California.
Trusting in Him is the only way to go. And prayer is our best weapon. Based on these responses, you are surrounded by some mighty soldiers.
I am going to say something that may not sit well with some. Personally, I think it’s disrespectful and tacky that people, maybe even “friends” have done online searches to find out what is going on in your life. Last time I checked, we are all entitled to privacy and more importantly, what’s going on is nobody else’s business. Rhoda, don’t feel you have to share anything just because of a few busy bodies who have nothing better to do than snoop.
Lighten up people. This has nothing to do with you. God bless you, Rhoda.
Hi Rhoda,
I have been so inspired by your blog since I found it @ a year & a half ago. I am a 50something southerner exiled to California and your blog reminds me of gracious southern living I left long ago. You have such lovely taste and talent, plus your sunny outlook on life is amazing. I am so sorry you are going through this right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you want someplace to escape to after your sale, I live near San Francisco and have an extra bedroom! I’m serious!! (And not an ax murderer!)
Oh Rhoda sweetie your strong faith will take you in the right directions. God has a wonderful plan for you and you will be so blessed. Keep the faith dear friend and know that we are here for you if you need us. In the mean time we will just keep on praying for you to be blessed.
Wished I lived closer first I would give you a big old hug and then start filling my Yard Sale bags full. There will always be more treasure hunts filled with excitement. Hugs and prayers, Vicky
Rhoda, you give me strength. God Bless you.
Rhoda – I’ve been thinking about you and hope that you will soon get your life back to a new “normal.” It sounds like you’ve had a stressful few months. Good luck with your sale. I’d certainly come if I were closer.
Rhoda, I continue to keep you in my prayers. Looks like there are a lot of Atlanta bloggers to support you once you are here. Count me in!
Rhoda, You are right – they are just things. Your faith and your strength are awe-inspiring. You are in my prayers. What doesn’t break us only makes us stronger. You are going to land on your feet (probably in a darling pair of animal print kitten heels that you snagged for a steal)! I just know it! Hugs to you! Diane
If I was near B’ham I would help you with your sale, Rhoda.
Of course, the dishes caught my eye.
I did not do a search on your situation, but my instincts just told me there was so much more to the story.
You are on the right track. That verse has been near and dear to me through my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhoda, this all makes me very sad. You’ve worked so hard to make your home beautiful and as much as I’d like to be one of the buyers, I hate that you have to let it all go. I know it’s just stuff, but it’s your stuff, the things you have so tenderly cared for and shared with us here on this blog.
I greatly admire your attitude and your trust in the Lord.
Your RIGHT! it is just stuff!!! God will restore times 7!!!! Thinking of you daily for wisdom and peace! You CAN do this my sweet cousin!
Rhoda,
If I were closer I’d be there first thing on Friday morning to make my purchases (love that antique dresser still available and the one your church friends bought!) and then I would stay to help you.
Whatever is going on in your life is your business. We all have a life behind our blogs. Just know that you do have people that love and support. We are praying for you and wish you all that is good.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Just a reminder that I am praying for you.