jaxngroomer
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Now I am into the difficult part of this new adventure....getting rid of stuff. The salad spinner was an easy decision obviously, but there are other things that are tough...that tug at my heart strings. Things like the woodpecker toothpick holder that was my grandpas and makes me smile every time I push that bill down and pick up a toothpick. The antique quilts and crocks that I have collected over the past 25 years....not easy as a single mom, but I sure enjoyed the hunt and even the paying a little bit at a time over long periods for some of them. My grandmothers rocking chair that I spent hours rocking my colicking son in. These things aren't essential but they are such a big part of my life. This isn't the first time I have downsized, so most of the fluff and clutter is already gone, and what is left are treasured memories mostly.
I have rented a storage unit for a year up front. I will put the things in it that I don't feel I can part with right now. After that I can re evaluate where I am with everything. When I am a very old woman and living in assisted living, I think some of these things may be comforting and essential in an emotional way.
Thanks for letting me unload a bit. I figured some of you can relate to the sadness mingled with excitement that I am feeling.
I have rented a storage unit for a year up front. I will put the things in it that I don't feel I can part with right now. After that I can re evaluate where I am with everything. When I am a very old woman and living in assisted living, I think some of these things may be comforting and essential in an emotional way.
Thanks for letting me unload a bit. I figured some of you can relate to the sadness mingled with excitement that I am feeling.