fillise Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Went to NC to clean out and pack up mom and dad's house this past weekend. My sister-in-law, dad, brother and some great friends were there as well. We worked. laughed, cried and got it all packed up and cleaned out. 47 years worth of family life. Needless to say it was emotional. When I pulled out of the driveway for the last time I bawled like a baby. The house is now on the market and we have moved dad into a retirement community. My house is now full (literally floor to ceiling in my dining area) of boxes and furniture from mom and dad's house. Lots of tears, but it was an important step to take. Not a happy one, but an important one. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Susan, Just a big hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Not easy. But it sounds lie you had the right support around you. Which is a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 hugs and peace and happy memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 ((((Susan)))) When you got to the part of pulling out of the driveway, I bawled with you.... I know it had to be done, but I know it must have been very hard. Huge Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Susan, HUGS. I remember well, packing up those final boxes after both of my parents died. So sad. My heart goes out to you. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hugs is about all I can offer right now. Lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hugs from here too Susan. Your Mom was one of my favorite people on here through you. Take your time and carefully choose what to keep and what to let go. I know I don't want my kids to think they have to hold on to everything when I'm gone. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks everyone, My mom, with an evil little laugh, used to say that it gave her great pleasure to think about my brother and I cleaning out the house after she was gone. I image she thoroughly enjoyed watching us last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 lol. I love that Sue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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