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.
Dear Rhoda, I don’t stop by much and *life* has caused me to drift away from the tightnit group that we had “back in the day” at GI, but when I happened to see this, I wanted to tell you how incredibly sorry I am to hear that there is unexpected change in your life. This isn’t the first time, however, and you have proved you are a fighter and a survivor. Over the years, I’ve learned to lean more and more on my faith during these times and to almost “embrace” them. Reminds me of one of my favorite songs, “Jesus Bring the Rain” by Mercy Me:
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I’ve gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It’s never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain
I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what’s a little rain
So I pray
Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
May God Bless and Keep you, dear friend! And I’ll look forward to seeing you blog about brighter days! Lou Ann
Hugs. Big hugs. Doesn’t matter what your story is, just know that you are much loved. Having survived a few ups and downs myself the only thing I’d like to offer is the sage but true wisdom “the only behavior that you have any control over is your own”. Let everything else fall by the wayside. Hold your head high, take a deep breath and a leap of faith and know that you will get through this. All of the really great stuff in life is a result of significant and sometimes painful change, this is your time to shine! Go shine!
Dearest Rhoda, your blog was the first blog I had ever read. Please continue to post all of your great activities and recipes that you cook. I love all that you share with us readers and know that we are all praying for you and keeping you close to our hearts. You inspire all that read your blog! Peace be with you! Sincerely, Patti Payne, Cooper City, Fl
I’ve read your blog for a while now. I’ve loved it from the minute I saw it. I think we’ve all experienced difficult times in our life. Certainly, all to a different degree of difficulty. When you are in the middle of it, it certainly feels like it will never end or you are stressed about where it will lead to next. You are a strong, faithful person that you will find your way through your private situation. It is unfortunate that others must feel the need to tear one another down in order to feel better about themselves. I pray that you continue on the path that He has set out for you. Thank you for your inspiration and hope that you continue blogging.
I was also a former “GI’er”.
I just wanted to send you a hug, and a quote that gets me through lots of craziness…
“Sometimes the Lord calms the storm, and sometimes He let’s the storm rage and calms His child”. I will be praying for calm for you!
Jaybird
Rhoda, I have been one of your *silent* followers for a long time. I am so sorry for your troubles, but I can testify that God will be with you. I have a long and sad tale, but one of wonderful excitement of how God lifted me up and took wonderful care of me. He is good. Keep your chin up.
I follow your blog “silently” and am hoping to get my own up and going soon. Please know that I am praying for you. My grandmother use to say “God fits the back to the burden.”
All my best to you and enjoy your parents!
Hang tough, Rhoda! You sound like a strong lady, loaded with determination and spunk! I’m sure life isn’t great right now, but I do hope you are on the upswing…And to add to some of your readers’ sentiments, please keep up the blog!
p.s. A few weeks ago, you shared info about your dining room and advised me on table size and chair info. Just wanted to let you know that I finally found my round table, and it has been ordered. Still have a way to go, but I have to credit you for getting the ball rolling! Thanks.
Hi Rhoda,
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and sending major prayers your way. Let me know if you need anything, seriously.
xx,
Marianne
I wished I lived nearby so that I could buy some of your beautiful things. I would be fun to see a post from you about the things you are NOT parting with and why you love those items. It’s good to update accessories every so often. You have a wonderful outlook about downsizing.
I am sorry to see the little three height metal table is for sale. It was such a cute part of your laundry room! It seems like it would have a lot of uses… on a porch or in a sunroom… or in another laundry room some day. I’ve tried to find one, to no avail. Good luck with your sale tomorrow!
Good Morning Rhoda — : )
Even though I only know you via your blog, I will definitely add you to my prayer list. Your writing inspires me and I feel like I am with a true friend whenever I am reading your posts. Thank you for that…
With that said, it is not any of our business what you are dealing with right now. Personally, I have had to deal with issues that knocked me down like no other. And you know what? At that time, I thought it was unbearable…but for me, I found that if I just got up every morning, took a deep breath and let Him bear the pain, I slowly got through my struggle. I pray for the same for you.
From the posts above, you clearly have a crowd of lovely followers and we will all keep sending you support as long as you are in need. We’ve got you…
Keep smiling… — Christine
I just wanted to come by and say how sorry I am that you are going thru a low valley right now. I know that you have loved your house and now must sell, but, I also know, that it is just a house.
I pray for comfort and guidance thru this difficult time.
love, bj
That’s the way, Rhoda. Seek the high road. God will bless you for it.
I enjoy your blog so and am sorry you are going through a difficult time. Your faith always shines through and I am confident God will walk you through this time. He is truly God on the mountain and God in the valley as well…
I hope your sale was a raging success, Rhoda! I imagine you are exhausted right now, and hopefully you have a relaxing Sunday ahead of you.
I know God will bless you in ways you would never expect as you go through this new chapter in your life. It sounds like you have wonderful family and friends to surround you, and your faith in the Lord will will provide you with the strength to travel down the road ahead.
You’re right, Rhoda. Our God is good ALL the time. He will see you through this storm. I am just now reading the news so I’m sorry I didn’t post earlier. I am praying for you for whatever you are going through now. And also sending (((Hugs))). 🙂
Hello “old” friend,
I suppose we go farther back than most people you know. I can actually remember braces and oxford shoes! I know you have those friends who are much closer, but I feel that nothing can ever be deeper than family. On the foundation of the love our parents’ have for each other, I too send my love and lift you up in my prayers. Hope that makes sense to you. If I can do anything EVER, I’m a phone call away and my Virginia Beach door is always open.
Rhoda, I have “known you” from way, way back (better homes and gardens forum, remember that, even before Great Impressions) and although I hardly ever comment on your blong I do read regularly. I have always been so impressed by you, not just your creativity but your wonderful spirit. I’m so sorry that you are going through difficult times. I am glad that your faith gives you such comfort. I also feel that you will come through this and be blessed.
I have been out of the loop and was terribly shocked at your moving sale and that there was a reason other than just moving. I will add you to my prayer book. You are truly an inspiration to me. May God make your path easy.
Just wanted to tell you…I love your blog and grown to love you! I feel like I know you through your blog! Your such a sweet lady and your so right…God will help us with anything that happens in our life…he is our rock! Lifting you up in my prayers, Rhoda! I wish you a easy move to Georgia…maybe one day I can meet you also…I will not be to far from you since we will be in the same state.