Your mother sounds amazing and I love that you were able to help her in this way. I came across the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning a little while ago and it really sparked my interest. Not least because I've seen first hand the chaos of having to clear out deceased relatives belongings. I think that one of the greatest gifts I can give my kids is not having to clear my clutter when I die.
I applaud both you and your mom for getting her move done! I would have been sitting there going through her collection of articles with her and we would never have been ready for the movers! And I have had to take care of everything to do with caring for both my parents and closing and selling their home!! I am a hopeless lover of the past and savor all of the items that can take me there. Some people go to museums, I just go to one box or another full of old notepads and appointment books and the like!...... sigh But, I have been working on whittling down my clutter. Last year my New Years resolution was to clean one drawer or cupboard a week and I have continued that resolution this year. It is good practice for letting go of some things. It feels good to get things clean and in order. I can recommend this practice as doable! I wish you mom happiness and new friends in her new location.
I am the least sentimental person you know, which may be why my brothers called me in for the job of helping Mom pack. Her house sold fast, with a quick escrow, so there was no time for dilly dallying.
Sandi, please know that while I am sentimental to a fault, I sincerely appreciate your ability to take care of what needed to be done. I mean it when I say that I applaud you for that! 🥰
I just helped my mom pack up and move from Arkansas (where she had lived for the last 15 years) back to Colorado and her office was the same! We did end up boxing things up and bringing them back here to sort due to time constraints. Things certainly can pile up! Makes me very eager to go through my things as well. Kudos to you for finding a way to share your treasures.
I'm sure Mom packed and moved some things she has ended up getting rid of since the move, and others we'll be throwing away when she is no longer here to stop us (many years in the future). It's hard—decision fatigue is real!
You're so right! Mom has done a great job of managing her affairs in such a way that the burden on her children is minimized. I am grateful to her for that every day.
Your mother sounds amazing and I love that you were able to help her in this way. I came across the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning a little while ago and it really sparked my interest. Not least because I've seen first hand the chaos of having to clear out deceased relatives belongings. I think that one of the greatest gifts I can give my kids is not having to clear my clutter when I die.
She is amazing!
I applaud both you and your mom for getting her move done! I would have been sitting there going through her collection of articles with her and we would never have been ready for the movers! And I have had to take care of everything to do with caring for both my parents and closing and selling their home!! I am a hopeless lover of the past and savor all of the items that can take me there. Some people go to museums, I just go to one box or another full of old notepads and appointment books and the like!...... sigh But, I have been working on whittling down my clutter. Last year my New Years resolution was to clean one drawer or cupboard a week and I have continued that resolution this year. It is good practice for letting go of some things. It feels good to get things clean and in order. I can recommend this practice as doable! I wish you mom happiness and new friends in her new location.
I am the least sentimental person you know, which may be why my brothers called me in for the job of helping Mom pack. Her house sold fast, with a quick escrow, so there was no time for dilly dallying.
Sandi, please know that while I am sentimental to a fault, I sincerely appreciate your ability to take care of what needed to be done. I mean it when I say that I applaud you for that! 🥰
I just helped my mom pack up and move from Arkansas (where she had lived for the last 15 years) back to Colorado and her office was the same! We did end up boxing things up and bringing them back here to sort due to time constraints. Things certainly can pile up! Makes me very eager to go through my things as well. Kudos to you for finding a way to share your treasures.
I'm sure Mom packed and moved some things she has ended up getting rid of since the move, and others we'll be throwing away when she is no longer here to stop us (many years in the future). It's hard—decision fatigue is real!
Hi Mom!
You're so right! Mom has done a great job of managing her affairs in such a way that the burden on her children is minimized. I am grateful to her for that every day.