Giving It Away and Keeping It, Too

What can you think of that you can give away and, yet, keep it, too?

It's that time of the year when the garden is starting to produce. Yes, we have zucchini in abundance! Hubby picks it. We ask, "What are we going to do with this?" One can only make so much zucchini bread and, as of yet, I have not found anything taste-worthy to make out of this beautiful vegetable.  So I give away as much as others will take. Which leaves me with nothing until we return to the garden to see an abundance again.

I give household items and used-clothing to Good Will or Shop On State (a local shopping site). I liked these items when I bought them, but it's time for them to move on. I no longer have them in my possession; hopefully, someone else can get some use out of them.

When I'm ambitious, I make home-made cookies for my cookie-bear husband. He eats several at a time until the plate only has crumbs. I make and give. He receives. They're gone until I'm feeling generous with my time, again.

I purchase Christmas and birthday gifts for loved ones. Once thoughtfully chosen, carefully wrapped, and presented, they are no longer mine. I have given them away.

So what can I give away and keep, too?

My love for you.

God's love for me.