tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post4737611429489860397..comments2023-10-11T14:30:33.234+01:00Comments on Anglers Rest: Last in LineJulie Goucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-79503230348270871252014-02-21T17:31:08.816+00:002014-02-21T17:31:08.816+00:00My sympathies to you - I and my siblings went thro...My sympathies to you - I and my siblings went through this last year, when our mother died. My thoughts - if you're not sure about keeping something or not, then hang on to it for a while until you know what you want to do with it, don't be too quick to whisk it down to the charity shop. I felt as if I was taking my parents' home apart; I don't think you can get away from the feelings like that. You may end up keeping the daftest things, because of the memories that they represent. If you can, don't rush; but on the other hand, don't keep putting it off. I'm sure you'll find the right time for yourself. And think about taking some photos of the rooms, before you start clearing them, as they are part of the memories of your mother. My best wishes to you. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-62086314936006153002014-02-20T11:01:40.907+00:002014-02-20T11:01:40.907+00:00This is such a lovely post about a very difficult ...This is such a lovely post about a very difficult time that most of us have to face.<br />That china collection must be so precious to you.<br />Keep strong, Julie - I am sure that your mother is watching over you, and always will.<br />Emma x.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-60852153881738964832014-02-18T23:38:04.347+00:002014-02-18T23:38:04.347+00:00Julie, you have been in my thoughts the last sever...Julie, you have been in my thoughts the last several weeks and especially the last few days. Again, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Mum. It's never easy, but somehow we manage to find the strength to get through these times. Be assured that as you go through your Mum's things, she will be guiding you on what to keep and what to let go.<br /><br />We all grieve and heal in different ways and on different timelines. Whatever decisions you make in the next few days and in the coming weeks are what is right for you.<br /><br />My love to you across the miles, my friend. Susan Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788283253544225956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-23667556669539664122014-02-18T17:09:27.597+00:002014-02-18T17:09:27.597+00:00My sister and I did this job together and fortunat...My sister and I did this job together and fortunately agreed on everything. We took the time to look at the things that mattered; we laughed, we cried, we puzzled over some funny things our mother kept for years.Our mother, in her wisdom, had asked each of us what family treasures we wanted several years earlier. The rest we made individual decisions about. It's not easy, no, but the job has its pluses - just try to take time to enjoy those. With you in spirit, Julie. <br />KathleenMcElrea One-Name Studyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020516440315580918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749871.post-54423067429485946262014-02-18T13:34:45.937+00:002014-02-18T13:34:45.937+00:00I won't say it becomes easy because it doesn&#...I won't say it becomes easy because it doesn't. However, if you are the only one left, you don't have to deal with dividing the things up. You only have to choose what to keep. Believe me that is easier.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840345071074400738noreply@blogger.com