The 'Inside Stuff'

Dear Gabriel,

Moving is a lot of work. We are moving back down to St. George next weekend, which we are very excited about, but it is a lot of work. It has given me a lot of 'brain free' time when I have been packing boxes just to think. Mostly what I think about when I am packing is... 'We have a lot of STUFF!'.

Life is just full of stuff. Stuff in stores. Stuff in cars. Stuff in purses. Stuff in houses. Stuff in planes. Stuff in suitcases... stuff, stuff, stuff. Some of the stuff is worth keeping around and the other, it's just time to toss! Now that is so symbolic of our 'inside stuff'. We have stuff in our heart. Stuff in our soul. Stuff in our mind. Stuff in our energy. Stuff in our thoughts. Stuff in our motivation... stuff, stuff, stuff. Hopefully most of the 'inside stuff' is worth keeping, and the rest... well, it's just time to toss.

The most important stuff is the 'inside stuff'. Making sure the 'inside stuff' is in order and harmony causes the outside stuff to just work out. Any time my 'inside stuff' is at peace, then no matter how much I have going on with the outside stuff, I am able to handle it and with a smile. Mostly, I can handle it because God teaches me how. He is really the maker of the good 'inside stuff'.

I love you,

Your Mom