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oh i know the feeling....my mom grew up in the depression so she hates to throw anything out......so i have to throw things when she isnt looking that i know she wont need......still working on my own stuff too!!!
posted by
Annicita
on August 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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I have been watching that horrible show, hoarders, to help me get rid of stuff. Today I watched some and at least I cleaned the house when I was done. Usually Sunday I don't work at all, but it is also the day the house is worst because of cleaning on Thur, Fri. and all day Saturday. So, now I feel better!
posted by
mariposa75
on July 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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Cleaning out can be so darn difficult due to bulk and sentimentality.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM
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Justi
I really need to clean out papers and clutter. After my mother's death I had boxes and boxes of paperwork to sort through. Some of it is still sitting in a storage unit because it was like replaying my life. Got to be too much emotional strain, so I'm ignoring it for now. However, I need to revisit my resolution made at that time to not leave so much for my children to sort through when I'm gone!
Maybe when you finish yours, you could drive over to Columbus and help me? 
posted by
dancin_grandma
on July 10, 2011 at 5:17 AM
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Justi
I am sorry to read about your mum's condition, but I'm certain you will be fine and we love you and George.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 9, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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Such a bitter sweet post for me to read...My Mama died of the same
disease...she hid her good underwear and rolls of Glad wrap!!!!
Oh and if you understand what Alzheimer's is.....you don't have it...but some things we don't want others to have to clean up for us ..but again you are NOT to leave me.
posted by
Kabu
on July 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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my dad was good about throwing out things if he didnt think anyone would want them he didnt bother to ask, so now it will be throwing out again, with everyone going different directions
posted by
Lanetay
on July 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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You are doing well. The thing that worries me all has to do with some sort of paperwork. I can't seem to keep that in order. Now days everything keeps changing and its difficult for me to know whether to keep or shred. No matter how I try to keep up with it, I'm sure my sons will have a mess of paperwork to sort through when I make my final departure.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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I am like reasons as well... I was raised with that old saying "waste not want not" and everything I save I am positive I will need some day. My grandkids laugh when they say "Nana is always prepared" because when they have a project for school and they come to me I always have all they need without having to go to the store... It was useful to be like that when my kids were little and I was working for my husband. We had to socialize a lot and I had precious little time for their needs so I got used to planning ahead, Having lots of things stashed about helped and I was VERY organized back then. Now I am not as good but I know what I have and hwere which is just what I need to know. Perhaps I am not Marta Stewart in presentation but its out of the way and ready to be used if needed. I got to start house cleaning th ough. Getting rid of most of that stuff and letting my children start planning themselves. Great post Justi. xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on July 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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Justi, superbly written post! so sad re/your mother, yet I can see why you're dealing with saved things. It's something I need to do, also. When considering whether to save something or hrow it away, I opt for 'save', thinking it might be needed some day.
posted by
reasons
on July 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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