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<blockquote data-quote="Toomanytears" data-source="post: 744802" data-attributes="member: 22580"><p>Copa..</p><p></p><p>The irony. I’ve been having this conversation with my husband for the past 2 days. </p><p></p><p>You see, when I feel I have little control over certain things in my life, I clean (or organize) ..it’s my way of coping. </p><p></p><p>I inherited many items when my Mom passed 6 years ago. These items are from my parents world travels, or items passed down through generations. I have trouble letting go. Sentimental value far outweighs usage. </p><p></p><p>There the trouble begins. </p><p></p><p>The realization is, I must make some tough decisions. I’ve decided to try and tackle one room (thoroughly) every 2 weeks. I plan on gathering items I have not used in 2 years in our “ back room”. I will be boxing these items up and delivering them to a community aid project in our area. </p><p> </p><p>I have sooo many items that I feel were entrusted to me. I’m TORN about their destiny. If I do distribute, will they be sold for quick cash by kids, nieces or nephews? If I don’t, will they just be lost forever when the house is cleared out? </p><p></p><p>My thoughts as of today are to sort through, keep a few chosen items that truly reflect who they were and let the kids and nephew/niece pick a few items and have a quality auctioneer take the rest. </p><p></p><p>I understand these items are just “things” but they are part of my being and of those I loved. They make me who I am. </p><p></p><p>There are many advantages to a less cluttered life...a more organized life. It’s simpler, more relaxed, less intrusive. </p><p></p><p>I’m also open to any suggestions, support or reality checks.. lol</p><p></p><p>((( Hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Toomanytears, post: 744802, member: 22580"] Copa.. The irony. I’ve been having this conversation with my husband for the past 2 days. You see, when I feel I have little control over certain things in my life, I clean (or organize) ..it’s my way of coping. I inherited many items when my Mom passed 6 years ago. These items are from my parents world travels, or items passed down through generations. I have trouble letting go. Sentimental value far outweighs usage. There the trouble begins. The realization is, I must make some tough decisions. I’ve decided to try and tackle one room (thoroughly) every 2 weeks. I plan on gathering items I have not used in 2 years in our “ back room”. I will be boxing these items up and delivering them to a community aid project in our area. I have sooo many items that I feel were entrusted to me. I’m TORN about their destiny. If I do distribute, will they be sold for quick cash by kids, nieces or nephews? If I don’t, will they just be lost forever when the house is cleared out? My thoughts as of today are to sort through, keep a few chosen items that truly reflect who they were and let the kids and nephew/niece pick a few items and have a quality auctioneer take the rest. I understand these items are just “things” but they are part of my being and of those I loved. They make me who I am. There are many advantages to a less cluttered life...a more organized life. It’s simpler, more relaxed, less intrusive. I’m also open to any suggestions, support or reality checks.. lol ((( Hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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