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.
Hope your sale goes well, Rhoda. You’ve shown such courage in the face of big changes… prayers continue. God is so good and you are safe with Him.
Rhoda, I too had to move and leave behind part of my life, not the things, the dreams. That was 10 years ago and what a GREAT 10 years it has been. What had started out to be the worst thing I thought I had ever been through became the greatest growing time of my life.
Oh how precious our Lord is. He carried me through the storm and set me on the other side as a much better person, much of the chaff of my life is gone, but He keeps molding me daily!!!
I leaned on Him and the people He put in my life. His ways are higher than mine and I kept looking for them. Sometimes when I couldn’t see the path He made for me, He sent a very special sweet Godly lady to see it for me and push me in His direction.
Keep leaning on Him and those He sends in to your life. Although we have never met we are sisters in Christ, I will be praying for you. Just from your blog I can see that He made you a very special lady.
Prayers for you and His blessings to you.
deb
I have often felt that something was “off” in the relationship portrayed with your hubby. But you know what, it is none of anyone’s business, it never was. Some things are personal and not for public consumption no matter how agitated the public gets that they aren’t getting the scoop. Electronic media is doing it’s very best to ensure that no one has any privacy at any time.
I’m sorry that you are under what must be considerable stress. I wish you the best, and yes, it is just stuff.
I have no idea what you are going through, it does sound very sad in nature…and for that I’m so sorry you are going through such a trial.
About 2 years ago, I found your site…and have just enjoyed the inspiration you have brought to me.
You are going to make it!!
One of God’s promises I’ve also stood by during the storms of life…is found in the Bible…Romans 8:28….in that “All things will work together for the great”! ~ I’m thinking it doesn’t seem like that now, but as the remnants of the storms passing are behind you…you will confidently know you are all the better for it!!
Take care for now.
Thank you for reminding us that our God is awesome during the good and the difficult times. I’ve been lead to read Psalm 139 a lot lately, maybe it can lift you up as well. Blessings to you Rhoda.
…blessings …for all good things…and we both know from whence all good things come..
Hello Rhoda
I wish you all the best and hope that you will continue blogging. You have been a great inspiration, and Southern Hospitality was the very first home design blog I came across back in 2009. I wish you happiness!
Kinga
It must warm your heart to have all this support from your fellow bloggers.
You come across as a very strong person.
Sending prayers your way
Jeannette
God is with you and He is for you.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jer 29:11
Hugs,
Andrea
I continue to keep you in my thoughts. 🙂
Thanks for the reminder that “stuff” is just stuff. Wish I could help with crowd control at your sale.
I’m sorry. I too went back and tried to find the original post about Israel….not out of meanness, but to see if I missed something and to try to make sense of the situation. I’m so sorry that someone who seems so nice is going through such a hard time. You’re in my prayers and I admire the faith that is evident from your posts. God bless you.
What an inspiration you are to so many perfect strangers. Then again, aren’t we all connected and meant to raise each other up?! Yes! Prayers for your angels to surround you and God’s peace to comfort you in this big step. Hugs, Sarah
Rhoda,
You are a strong woman and will get through this adversity, I just know it. Marriage is so hard and if you’re like me, it feels so freeing to let others know that things might not have been what they seemed… When I divorced, it felt so darn GOOD to open up to others and let them know how unhappy I had been. And I felt so blessed by the outpouring of love. There will be great sadness but also joy at being firmly in control of a new beginning. Hugs to you, my friend….
I have been thinking of you…I am just hoping that all goes well for you pretty lady! As for me coming to the sale… well Cleveland is only a hop, skip and a jump away! Good Luck… do you know… that it was you who started me looking into this thing called “BLOGS!” YES YOU!!!!!!! Please do not let this be the end…. just take us on a whole new kind of journey… we will be right there with you!
Nancy from OHIO
Wishing I lived closer to you! That is going to be one rockin’ garage sale!
Still praying for you, girl!
Dear Rhoda, I can’t even imagine the rough road you’re walking down right now, but I’m glad you know the One who holds your hand.
As far as your moving sale–it’s a good thing I don’t live near Birmingham! 🙂
Blessings!
It was the title “Moving Sale” that brought me right on over here.
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time. I, too, had to make that move about 10 years ago. At the time it was very frightening. God will be your rock, as He was for me. Now, every night when I lay me down to sleep, I thank Him for all of the many, many blessings that came out of those fearful events. I am at peace. You soon will be too.
Love, Kathi
Hope to see you on Saturday? Please email me the info.
Isn’t that the beauty of everyday of this glorious life on earth? Live it all and enjoy every breath. Everyday is a new beginning.
Hi Rhoda,
Have been following your blog for a short while but feel as if you are a friend…I know if we ever got to meet But if we did I think we would be friends ( you can just tell that about some people). I don’t normally comment but in this instance I just couldnt let myself send you some words of encouragement as I have been so touched by you and your situation. You are a very special person, your warmth comes through in your posts each and every day. There is a world full of love for you out here in blogland. Hang in there! It will all work out when as He is leading your path.
~Sally
Rhoda, know that I am thinking about you. I have been a reader for a few years now. I pray that you will come out of whatever this is a stronger person.